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Godfry Family History

Godfry Surname Meaning

see Godfrey.

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


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Where is the Godfry family from?

You can see how Godfry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godfry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Godfry families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Godfry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godfry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godfry 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 Godfry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godfry. 40% of Godfry men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Godfry women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godfry were Salesman and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Godfry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Godfry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfry 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Godfry. 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 449 military records available for the last name Godfry. For the veterans among your Godfry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfry lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Godfry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Godfry in 1967 was 83, and 29 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godfry 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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