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Goliff Family History

Goliff 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: Oliff, Griff, Goff, Elliff, Aliff, Cliff, Topliff, Golin, Golia

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Where is the Goliff family from?

You can see how Goliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goliff families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Goliff family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Goliff's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Goliff families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Goliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goliff 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Goliff. 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 26 military records available for the last name Goliff. For the veterans among your Goliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goliff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Goliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Goliff in 1969 was 81, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goliff 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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