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Godet Family History

Godet Surname Meaning

French: from Old French godet ‘glass tumbler’ used as a nickname for a maker or seller.

French: from a pet form of the personal name Gode a short form of ancient Germanic compound names based on the element god ‘god’.

Altered form of French Gaudet.

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


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Where is the Godet family from?

You can see how Godet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Godet families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Godet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godet families in 1891.
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What did your Godet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godet. 40% of Godet men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Godet women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Godet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Godet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godet 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Godet. 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 198 military records available for the last name Godet. For the veterans among your Godet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Godet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Godet in 1966 was 72, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godet 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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