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Goffeney Family History

Goffeney 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: Goffney, Gaffney, Goffinet, Gaffaney, Offen, Goewey, Godfrey, Hoffner

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Where is the Goffeney family from?

You can see how Goffeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goffeney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Goffeney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Goffeney families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Goffeney's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Goffeney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goffeney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goffeney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Goffeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goffeney 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Goffeney. 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 76 military records available for the last name Goffeney. For the veterans among your Goffeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goffeney lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Goffeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goffeney in 1961 was 52, and 87 in 2002.

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