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Godey Family History

Godey 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: Godel, Godoy, Godby, Godley, Goldey, Godek, Gorey, Goley, Gokey

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Where is the Godey family from?

You can see how Godey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Godey families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Godey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Godey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godey 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 Godey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godey. 32% of Godey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Godey women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godey were Mill Hand and 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Mill Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Godey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Godey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godey 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Godey. 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 155 military records available for the last name Godey. For the veterans among your Godey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Godey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Godey in 1961 was 60, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godey 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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