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Goffney Family History

Goffney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Gaffney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goffney family from?

You can see how Goffney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goffney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Goffney families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Goffney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goffney families in 1891.
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What did your Goffney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goffney. 100% of Goffney men worked as a Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Goffney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goffney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Goffney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffney 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 636 immigration records available for the last name Goffney. 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 526 military records available for the last name Goffney. For the veterans among your Goffney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffney lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Goffney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goffney in 1958 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goffney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffney 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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