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Goffen Family History

Goffen 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: Offen, Geffen, Goffin, Giffen, Goffe, Goff, Coffey, Goren, Coffin

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Where is the Goffen family from?

You can see how Goffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Goffen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Goffen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Goffen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goffen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goffen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goffen. 34% of Goffen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Rauding
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Goffen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Goffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffen 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Goffen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Goffen. For the veterans among your Goffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Goffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goffen in 1963 was 86, and 92 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goffen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goffen 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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