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Gouffer Family History

Gouffer 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: Duffer, Huffer, Offer, Coffer, Snouffer, Goucher, Nuffer, Ruffer

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Where is the Gouffer family from?

You can see how Gouffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gouffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gouffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouffer 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 Gouffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gouffer. 100% of Gouffer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gouffer women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Gouffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Gouffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouffer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gouffer. 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 99 military records available for the last name Gouffer. For the veterans among your Gouffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouffer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gouffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gouffer in 1968 was 78, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gouffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouffer 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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