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Gofas Family History

Gofas 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: Golas, Jonas, Goda, Kotas, Goff, Goya, Gola, Goman, Govan, Rodas

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Where is the Gofas family from?

You can see how Gofas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gofas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gofas families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gofas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gofas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gofas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gofas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Gofas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gofas 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Gofas. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gofas. For the veterans among your Gofas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gofas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Gofas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gofas in 1965 was 78, and 56 in 1995.

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