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Goffan Family History

Goffan 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: Goffin, Goffman, Gofman, Gorman, Offen, Goeman, Goff, Goman, Govan

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Where is the Goffan family from?

You can see how Goffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Goffan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Goffan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goffan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Goffan families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Goffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffan 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Goffan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goffan. For the veterans among your Goffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1977, in the United States, Goffan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Goffan in 1976 was 34, and 82 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffan 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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