This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Godde family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Godde Family History

Godde 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: Goede, Golde, Gohde, Gudde, Goddu, Goude, Godden, Goedde, Hodde

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Godde family from?

You can see how Godde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Godde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Godde families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Godde's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Godde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Godde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godde. 35% of Godde men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Godde women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godde were Tile Setter and Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Godde | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Rancher
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Tile Setter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Godde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Godde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godde census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Godde

Passenger Lists

There are 459 immigration records available for the last name Godde. 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.

View all Godde immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 433 military records available for the last name Godde. For the veterans among your Godde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Godde military records

You've only scratched the surface of Godde family history

Discover More

What is the average Godde lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Godde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Godde in 1963 was 76, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godde 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Godde family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial