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Goffeny Family History

Goffeny 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: Offen, Coffey, Geffen, Goffin, Gaffey, Giffen, Guffey, Goffe, Goffney

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Where is the Goffeny family from?

You can see how Goffeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffeny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goffeny families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Goffeny families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Goffeny's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Goffeny families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Goffeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffeny 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goffeny. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goffeny. For the veterans among your Goffeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffeny lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffeny 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goffeny

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