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Godfore Family History

Godfore 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, Godlove, Moore, Dore, Goddard, Galford, Gifford, Gore

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Where is the Godfore family from?

You can see how Godfore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfore family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Godfore family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Godfore's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Godfore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godfore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Godfore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfore 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Godfore. 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 4 military records available for the last name Godfore. For the veterans among your Godfore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfore lifespan?

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