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Godding Family History

Godding Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of any of numerous ancient Germanic personal names formed with the elements god got ‘god’ or gōd ‘good’. This surname is very rare in Germany.

English (southern): from the Old English personal name Gōding a derivative of God; compare Gooding from gōd ‘good’ with which there has been confusion.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Godding family from?

You can see how Godding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godding family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godding families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 105 Godding families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Godding's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godding families in 1891.
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What did your Godding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godding. 14% of Godding men worked as an Incapacitated and 84% of Godding women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godding were Newsagent Own Ac and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Gamekeeper
    10%
  • Newsagent Own Ac
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Godding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Godding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godding 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Godding. 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 Godding. For the veterans among your Godding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godding lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Godding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Godding in 1941 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godding 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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