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Goffield Family History

Goffield 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: Coffield, Offield, Bonfield, Garfield, Cofield, Hosfield, Corfield

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Where is the Goffield family from?

You can see how Goffield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffield family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goffield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Goffield families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Goffield's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goffield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goffield 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 122 census records available for the last name Goffield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffield 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goffield. 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 84 military records available for the last name Goffield. For the veterans among your Goffield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffield lifespan?

Average Goffield life expectancy in 1970 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffield 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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