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Godard Family History

Godard Surname Meaning

French: from the personal name Godard of ancient Germanic origin (see Goddard).

English (of Norman origin): variant of Goddard, a cognate of 1 above.

This surname is also borne by Ashkenazic Jews, presumably as an Americanized form of one or more similar (like-sounding) Jewish surnames.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Godard family from?

You can see how Godard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Godard families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Godard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Godard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godard. 100% of Godard men worked as a Cowman Heavy Worker and 84% of Godard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*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 1939

  • Cowman Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

What Godard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Godard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Godard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Godard. For the veterans among your Godard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godard lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Godard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Godard in 1949 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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