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Goughf Family History

Goughf 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: Gough, Hough, Lough, Bough, Rough, Tough, Gaugh, Rought, Gouge, Pough

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Where is the Goughf family from?

You can see how Goughf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goughf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goughf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Goughf family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Goughf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goughf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goughf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Goughf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goughf 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Goughf. 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 29 military records available for the last name Goughf. For the veterans among your Goughf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goughf lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Goughf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goughf in 1985 was 67, and 61 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goughf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goughf 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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