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Gopfert Family History

Gopfert 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: Goepfert, Gobert, Gombert, Hopfer, Kopfer, Goedert, Goshert, Hoffert

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Where is the Gopfert family from?

You can see how Gopfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gopfert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gopfert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gopfert family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gopfert's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gopfert families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Gopfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gopfert 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Gopfert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gopfert. For the veterans among your Gopfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gopfert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Gopfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gopfert in 1962 was 75, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gopfert 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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