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Godchild Family History

Godchild 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: Goodchild, Child, Schild, Godsil, Godbold, Godshall, Godshalk

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Where is the Godchild family from?

You can see how Godchild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godchild family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Godchild families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Godchild family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godchild's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Godchild families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godchild 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 104 census records available for the last name Godchild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godchild 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Godchild. 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 6 military records available for the last name Godchild. For the veterans among your Godchild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godchild lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Godchild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Godchild in 1983 was 87, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godchild 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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