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Goffe Family History

Goffe Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Hampshire): variant of Goff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goffe family from?

You can see how Goffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Goffe families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Goffe's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Goffe families in 1891.
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What did your Goffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goffe. 20% of Goffe men worked as an Electrician and 40% of Goffe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goffe were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Electrician
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Goffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goffe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goffe. For the veterans among your Goffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goffe in 1962 was 39, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffe 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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