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Gofrey Family History

Gofrey 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: Godfrey, Gorey, Goewey, Gore, Coffey, Alfrey, Goren, Gorny, Gosney

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Where is the Gofrey family from?

You can see how Gofrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gofrey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gofrey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gofrey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gofrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gofrey 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 114 census records available for the last name Gofrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gofrey 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 Gofrey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gofrey. For the veterans among your Gofrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gofrey lifespan?

Average Gofrey life expectancy in 1986 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gofrey 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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