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Gouffon Family History

Gouffon 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: Gougeon, Griffon, Goffin, Guffin, Gordon, Moulton, Bourbon, Offen

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Where is the Gouffon family from?

You can see how Gouffon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouffon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gouffon families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouffon's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gouffon families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Gouffon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouffon 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gouffon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gouffon. For the veterans among your Gouffon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouffon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gouffon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gouffon in 1970 was 83, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouffon 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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