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Godbeer Family History

Godbeer Surname Meaning

see Godber.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Godbeer family from?

You can see how Godbeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godbeer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godbeer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Godbeer families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Godbeer's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Godbeer families in 1891.
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What did your Godbeer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godbeer. 50% of Godbeer men worked as a Builders Labourer and 88% of Godbeer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godbeer were General Labourer and Domestic Service.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Domestic Service
    5%

What Godbeer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Godbeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godbeer 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Godbeer. 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 333 military records available for the last name Godbeer. For the veterans among your Godbeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godbeer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Godbeer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Godbeer in 1963 was 89, and 28 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godbeer 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.

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