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Godfey Family History

Godfey 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: Godfrey, Godley, Godsey, Godbey, Goewey, Godel, Rodney, Coffey

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Where is the Godfey family from?

You can see how Godfey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godfey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Godfey families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Godfey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Godfey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godfey 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 Godfey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godfey. 100% of Godfey 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 Godfey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Godfey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfey 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Godfey. 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 46 military records available for the last name Godfey. For the veterans among your Godfey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfey lifespan?

Average Godfey life expectancy in 1998 was 25 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godfey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godfey 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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