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Gofton Family History

Gofton Surname Meaning

from Gofton in Simonburn (Northumb) recorded as Goffedene in 1279.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gofton family from?

You can see how Gofton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gofton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gofton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Gofton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gofton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gofton families in 1891.
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What did your Gofton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gofton. 34% of Gofton men worked as a Farmer and 89% of Gofton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gofton were Market Gardener and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    34%
  • House Agent
    23%
  • Carpenter joiner
    23%
  • Market Gardener
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 372 immigration records available for the last name Gofton. 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 422 military records available for the last name Gofton. For the veterans among your Gofton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gofton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gofton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gofton in 1963 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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