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Godger Family History

Godger 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: Gudger, Rodger, Gouger, Goodger, Gower, Roder, Lodge, Ledger, Oder

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Where is the Godger family from?

You can see how Godger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Godger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Godger families living in Leicestershire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Godger's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Godger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godger 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 105 census records available for the last name Godger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godger 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Godger. 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 6 military records available for the last name Godger. For the veterans among your Godger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godger lifespan?

Average Godger life expectancy in 1967 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godger 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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