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Godboat Family History

Godboat Surname 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: Godbout, Godbolt, Godbold, Godat, Goda, Gobert, Goodbar, Boat

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Where is the Godboat family from?

You can see how Godboat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godboat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Godboat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Godboat family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godboat's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Godboat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godboat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Godboat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godboat 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Godboat. 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 2 military records available for the last name Godboat. For the veterans among your Godboat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godboat lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Godboat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Godboat in 1973 was 81, and 89 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godboat 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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