Gofus Family History

Gofus Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Loftus, Goff, Bonus, Rufus, Gaus, Golub, Bogus, Goos, Vogus, Gomes

493 record(s) for Gofus

169	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
71	Military Records
31	Immigration Records
102	Census and Voter Lists
120	Member Trees

Where is the Gofus family from?

You can see how Gofus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gofus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gofus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gofus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gofus families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gofus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gofus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Press operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gofus.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Press operator

100%

What Gofus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 102 census records available for the last name Gofus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gofus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Gofus. 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.

Military Records

There are 71 military records available for the last name Gofus. For the veterans among your Gofus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Gofus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gofus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gofus in 1966 was 78, and 81 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gofus 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.