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Goffar Family History

Goffar Name 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, Hoffart, Offer, Coffer, Goar, Boffa, Goffin, Goffman, Gofman

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Where is the Goffar family from?

You can see how Goffar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goffar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goffar families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goffar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goffar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goffar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goffar ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Goffar ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Goffar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffar 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Goffar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Goffar. For the veterans among your Goffar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Goffar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goffar in 1967 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

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