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Goiffon Family History

Goiffon 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: Griffon, Griffo, Griffin, Goffin, Giffin, Giffen, Griffen, Gordon

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Where is the Goiffon family from?

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

There are 145 census records available for the last name Goiffon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goiffon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Goiffon. 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 20 military records available for the last name Goiffon. For the veterans among your Goiffon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goiffon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Goiffon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goiffon in 1968 was 76, and 101 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goiffon 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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