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Goddfrey Family History

Goddfrey 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, Goddard, Cowdrey, Goodley, Godley, Goldey, Gorey, Wolfrey

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Where is the Goddfrey family from?

You can see how Goddfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddfrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goddfrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goddfrey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goddfrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goddfrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goddfrey 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 Goddfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Runs Speeders was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goddfrey. 100% of Goddfrey men worked as a Runs Speeders.

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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

  • Runs Speeders
    100%

What Goddfrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Goddfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddfrey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Goddfrey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goddfrey. For the veterans among your Goddfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddfrey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goddfrey

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