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Gofigan Family History

Gofigan 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: Gavigan, Gogan, Goffman, Gofman, Lorigan, Donigan, Horigan, Kocian

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Where is the Gofigan family from?

You can see how Gofigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gofigan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gofigan family living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gofigan's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gofigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gofigan 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 Gofigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gofigan. 100% of Gofigan women worked as a None.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Gofigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gofigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gofigan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gofigan. 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 77 military records available for the last name Gofigan. For the veterans among your Gofigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gofigan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Gofigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gofigan in 1981 was 64, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gofigan 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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