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Gofseyeff Family History

Gofseyeff 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: Godsey, Hofmeyer, Gotthelf, Goodyear, Goewey, Godfrey, Gorse, Goyer

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Where is the Gofseyeff family from?

You can see how Gofseyeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gofseyeff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gofseyeff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gofseyeff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gofseyeff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Gofseyeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gofseyeff 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gofseyeff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gofseyeff. For the veterans among your Gofseyeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gofseyeff lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Gofseyeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gofseyeff in 1986 was 89, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gofseyeff 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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