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Goft Family History

Goft 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: Toft, Goff, Gort, Gift, Gott, Loft, Groft, Hoft, Gong, Ott

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Where is the Goft family from?

You can see how Goft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goft family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Goft families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goft's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goft 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 Goft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goft. 100% of Goft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goft 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Goft. 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 45 military records available for the last name Goft. For the veterans among your Goft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goft lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Goft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Goft in 1967 was 71, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goft 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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