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Gofron Family History

Gofron 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: Kofron, Gordon, Moron, Goren, Efron, Doron, Boron, Garon, Goffin

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Where is the Gofron family from?

You can see how Gofron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gofron family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gofron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gofron families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gofron's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gofron families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gofron 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 Gofron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gofron. 34% of Gofron men worked as a Bookkeeper and 100% of Gofron women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Gofron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Gofron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gofron 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gofron. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gofron. For the veterans among your Gofron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gofron lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gofron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gofron in 1959 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gofron 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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