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Godboldt Family History

Godboldt 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: Godbold, Godbolt, Godbout, Goodbody, Boldt, Kobold, Wieboldt

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Where is the Godboldt family from?

You can see how Godboldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godboldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Godboldt families living in South Carolina. This was about 71% of all the recorded Godboldt's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Godboldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godboldt 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 Godboldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godboldt. 100% of Godboldt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Godboldt women worked as a Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Godboldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Godboldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godboldt 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 Godboldt. 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 102 military records available for the last name Godboldt. For the veterans among your Godboldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godboldt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Godboldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Godboldt in 1968 was 64, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godboldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godboldt 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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