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Gofs Family History

Gofs 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: Goff, Goos, Goss, Goes, Ross, Gong, Kos, Moss, Gold, Roos

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Where is the Gofs family from?

You can see how Gofs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gofs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gofs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gofs families living in Alabama. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gofs's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Gofs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Gofs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gofs 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gofs. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gofs. For the veterans among your Gofs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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