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Goneff Family History

Goneff 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: Neff, Goff, Gonet, Greff, Graeff, Grieff, Mcneff, Gong, Hone, Gower

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Where is the Goneff family from?

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

What Goneff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Goneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goneff 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Goneff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Goneff. For the veterans among your Goneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goneff lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Goneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goneff in 1976 was 80, and 92 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goneff 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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