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Godefroid Family History

Godefroid 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: Goddard, Godfrey, Bodiford, Gottfried, Godbold, Gerold, Defrain

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Where is the Godefroid family from?

You can see how Godefroid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godefroid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godefroid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Godefroid family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Godefroid's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Godefroid families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Godefroid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godefroid 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Godefroid. 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 21 military records available for the last name Godefroid. For the veterans among your Godefroid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godefroid lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Godefroid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Godefroid in 1968 was 50, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godefroid 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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