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Gofon Family History

Gofon 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: Goon, Golon, Gordon, Noon, Moron, Moon, Good, Goff, Gogol, Goren

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Where is the Gofon family from?

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

There are 12 census records available for the last name Gofon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gofon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gofon. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gofon. For the veterans among your Gofon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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