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Godge Family History

Godge 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: Lodge, Hodge, Dodge, Googe, Gouge, Fodge, Bodge, George, Gong, Loge

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Where is the Godge family from?

You can see how Godge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Godge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Godge family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Godge's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Godge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godge 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 233 census records available for the last name Godge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godge 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Godge. 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 14 military records available for the last name Godge. For the veterans among your Godge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godge lifespan?

Average Godge life expectancy in 1982 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godge 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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