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Goefft Family History

Goefft Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goff, Hoeft, Tefft, Goerdt, Goett, Greff, Goffe, Oest, Geist, Griffo

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Where is the Goefft family from?

You can see how Goefft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goefft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goefft family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Goefft's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goefft families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Goefft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goefft census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Goefft. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Goefft. For the veterans among your Goefft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goefft lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Goefft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goefft in 1976 was 87, and 72 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goefft ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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