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Goffeman Family History

Goffeman 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: Goffman, Goeman, Goleman, Roffman, Hoffman, Gofman, Koffman, Offerman

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Where is the Goffeman family from?

You can see how Goffeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffeman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goffeman family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goffeman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goffeman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goffeman 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 5 census records available for the last name Goffeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffeman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goffeman. 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 Goffeman. For the veterans among your Goffeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffeman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffeman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goffeman

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