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Gofkins Family History

Gofkins 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: Hopkins, Dockins, Boykins, Corkins, Hoskins, Goffin, Godkin, Tomkins

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Where is the Gofkins family from?

You can see how Gofkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gofkins family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gofkins families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gofkins's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gofkins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Gofkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gofkins 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gofkins. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gofkins. For the veterans among your Gofkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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