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Goffens Family History

Goffens 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, Goens, Roffers, Giffen, Gowens, Goffe, Goates

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Where is the Goffens family from?

You can see how Goffens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goffens family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goffens's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Goffens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goffens 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 13 census records available for the last name Goffens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffens 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 Goffens. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goffens. For the veterans among your Goffens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffens lifespan?

Average Goffens life expectancy in 1983 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffens 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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