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Goffner Family History

Goffner 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: Hoffner, Offner, Gaffner, Geffner, Goffney, Gaffney, Reffner, Offer

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Where is the Goffner family from?

You can see how Goffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goffner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goffner family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goffner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Goffner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goffner 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 Goffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goffner. 42% of Goffner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goffner women worked as a House Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Goffner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Goffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffner 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Goffner. 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 91 military records available for the last name Goffner. For the veterans among your Goffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goffner in 1964 was 73, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goffner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffner 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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