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Goffrier Family History

Goffrier 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: Officer, Godfrey, Hoffner, Offer, Gottfried, Govier, Coffer, Poudrier

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Where is the Goffrier family from?

You can see how Goffrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffrier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goffrier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Goffrier families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Goffrier's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Goffrier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Goffrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffrier 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Goffrier. 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 45 military records available for the last name Goffrier. For the veterans among your Goffrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffrier lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Goffrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Goffrier in 1973 was 96, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffrier 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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