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Godelfer Family History

Godelfer 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: Goelzer, Goeller, Rodeffer, Rodefer, Geller, Godel, Gelder, Golder

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Where is the Godelfer family from?

You can see how Godelfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godelfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godelfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Godelfer families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Godelfer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Godelfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godelfer 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 45 census records available for the last name Godelfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godelfer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Godelfer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Godelfer. For the veterans among your Godelfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godelfer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Godelfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Godelfer in 1969 was 89, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godelfer 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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