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Godfery Family History

Godfery Surname Meaning

see Godfrey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Godfery family from?

You can see how Godfery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godfery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Godfery families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Godfery's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Godfery families in 1891.
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What did your Godfery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godfery. 100% of Godfery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Godfery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Godfery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfery 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Godfery. 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 93 military records available for the last name Godfery. For the veterans among your Godfery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfery lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1991, in the United States, Godfery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Godfery in 1961 was 33, and 53 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godfery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godfery 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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