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Goffstein Family History

Goffstein 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: Goldstein, Goodstein, Gottstein, Holstein, Gerstein, Rothstein

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Where is the Goffstein family from?

You can see how Goffstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Goffstein families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Goffstein's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Goffstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goffstein 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 Goffstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goffstein. 34% of Goffstein men worked as an Owner and 100% of Goffstein women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Owner
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Electrical Engineer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Goffstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Goffstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffstein 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 Goffstein. 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 26 military records available for the last name Goffstein. For the veterans among your Goffstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffstein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Goffstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goffstein in 1967 was 59, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goffstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffstein 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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