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Gofton Family History

Gofton Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Gorton, Lofton, Gordon, Orton, Holton, Colton, Crofton, Gayton

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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 1911 there were 56 Gofton families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Gofton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gofton families in 1911.
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What did your Gofton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gofton. 40% of Gofton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gofton women worked as a Student. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Farmers Son
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

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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 Canada, 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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