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Goftman Family History

Goftman 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: Gottman, Goffman, Gofman, Notman, Goodman, Gorman, Goeman, Wortman

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Where is the Goftman family from?

You can see how Goftman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goftman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goftman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goftman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goftman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goftman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Goftman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goftman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Goftman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goftman. For the veterans among your Goftman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goftman lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Goftman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Goftman in 1983 was 89, and 84 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goftman 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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