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Goldhoff Family History

Goldhoff 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: Nordhoff, Olthoff, Kolthoff, Bohnhoff, Dolloff, Potthoff, Kohlhoff

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Where is the Goldhoff family from?

You can see how Goldhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Goldhoff families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Goldhoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goldhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldhoff 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 Goldhoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Goldhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Goldhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldhoff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goldhoff. 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 14 military records available for the last name Goldhoff. For the veterans among your Goldhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldhoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Goldhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Goldhoff in 1970 was 94, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goldhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldhoff 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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