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Goffo Family History

Goffo 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: Goff, Goffe, Griffo, Hoff, Ruffo, Koff, Boff, Goto, Boffa, Gaff

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Where is the Goffo family from?

You can see how Goffo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goffo family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goffo's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Goffo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goffo 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 49 census records available for the last name Goffo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffo 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Goffo. 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 29 military records available for the last name Goffo. For the veterans among your Goffo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Goffo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Goffo in 1967 was 53, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffo 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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