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Godert Family History

Godert 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: Gobert, Goedert, Govert, Gower, Roder, Oder, Robert, Moder, Godel

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Where is the Godert family from?

You can see how Godert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Godert families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Godert's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Godert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godert 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 Godert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Godert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Godert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godert 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Godert. 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 77 military records available for the last name Godert. For the veterans among your Godert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Godert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Godert in 1969 was 61, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godert 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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