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Goffena Family History

Goffena 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: Offen, Geffen, Goffin, Giffen, Goffe, Goff, Coffey, Goren, Godina

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Where is the Goffena family from?

You can see how Goffena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffena family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goffena families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Goffena families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Goffena's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goffena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goffena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goffena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goffena. 53% of Goffena men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Rancher
    27%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

What Goffena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Goffena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffena 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Goffena. 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 44 military records available for the last name Goffena. For the veterans among your Goffena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffena lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Goffena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Goffena in 1963 was 74, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goffena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffena 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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