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Godfrew Family History

Godfrew 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, Drew, Godel, Gore, Goren, Frew, Pomfret, Godley, Grew

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Where is the Godfrew family from?

You can see how Godfrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfrew family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godfrew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Godfrew family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Godfrew's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Godfrew families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godfrew 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 66 census records available for the last name Godfrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfrew 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Godfrew. 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 5 military records available for the last name Godfrew. For the veterans among your Godfrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfrew lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godfrew

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