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Godfred Family History

Godfred 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, Goffredo, Godard, Goddard, Kofoed, Godel, Gore, Alfred

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Where is the Godfred family from?

You can see how Godfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfred family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Godfred families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Godfred families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Godfred's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godfred families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godfred 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 Godfred ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Godfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfred 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Godfred. 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 120 military records available for the last name Godfred. For the veterans among your Godfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfred lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Godfred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Godfred in 1963 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godfred 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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