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Goffray Family History

Goffray 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: Godfrey, Goffman, Geoffroy, Geoffrey, Goffney, Gray, Jeffrey, Wolfram

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Where is the Goffray family from?

You can see how Goffray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffray family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Goffray families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Goffray family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goffray's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goffray families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Goffray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffray 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Goffray. 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 6 military records available for the last name Goffray. For the veterans among your Goffray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffray lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Goffray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Goffray in 1964 was 80, and 80 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffray 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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