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Gofourth Family History

Gofourth 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: Goforth, Furth, Forth, Howorth, Hoffarth, North, Booth, Fort, Court

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Where is the Gofourth family from?

You can see how Gofourth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gofourth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gofourth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Gofourth families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Gofourth's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gofourth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gofourth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gofourth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gofourth. 100% of Gofourth men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gofourth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Gofourth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gofourth 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gofourth. 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 98 military records available for the last name Gofourth. For the veterans among your Gofourth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gofourth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gofourth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gofourth in 1967 was 57, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gofourth 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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