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Gofa Family History

Gofa 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: Goda, Goff, Goya, Gola, Gora, Goga, Gosa, Goza, Gong, Gold

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Where is the Gofa family from?

You can see how Gofa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gofa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gofa family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gofa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gofa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gofa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gofa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gofa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gofa 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gofa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gofa. For the veterans among your Gofa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gofa lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Gofa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gofa in 1988 was 83, and 38 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gofa 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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