| ![Show Contents]() Goffinet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
Belgium
France
Early Origins of the Goffinet familyThe surname Goffinet was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Goffinet familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Goffinet research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1840 and 1867 are included under the topic Early Goffinet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Goffinet Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Geeffen, Geffen, Gefflot, Gaffen, Gäfert, Gaffon, Gaffron, Goffen, Goffin and many more. Early Notables of the Goffinet familyMore information is included under the topic Early Goffinet Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Goffinet migration to the United States | + |
Goffinet Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Peter Goffinet, who arrived in Illinois in 1856-1864 1
- Salestine Goffinet, who landed in Illinois in 1856-1864 1
- Marie Goffinet, aged 48, who immigrated to the United States, in 1893
- Alphonse Goffinet, aged 32, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
Goffinet Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Jean Goffinet, aged 16, who settled in America from Neudorf, Luxemburg, in 1907
- Emile Goffinet, aged 44, who landed in America from Lodelinsart, Belgium, in 1908
- R. Goffinet, who settled in America, in 1919
- Marcelle Goffinet, aged 21, who landed in America from Forest, Belgium, in 1920
- Alexis Goffinet, aged 30, who landed in America from Yvoir, Belgium, in 1920
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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