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Goffus Family History

Goffus 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: Loftus, Goff, Duffus, Goffin, Hofius, Jeffus, Goffe, Offen, Goates

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Where is the Goffus family from?

You can see how Goffus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goffus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Goffus family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Goffus's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Goffus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goffus 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 Goffus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goffus. 100% of Goffus men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Goffus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Goffus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Goffus. 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 62 military records available for the last name Goffus. For the veterans among your Goffus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Goffus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goffus in 1961 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goffus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffus 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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