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Godbray Family History

Godbray 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: Godfrey, Mowbray, Godby, Moubray, Godbey, Obray, Gray, Goda, Dobry

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Where is the Godbray family from?

You can see how Godbray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godbray family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Godbray families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Godbray family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Godbray's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Godbray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godbray 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 5 census records available for the last name Godbray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godbray 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 Godbray. 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 Godbray. For the veterans among your Godbray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godbray lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godbray

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