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Godier Family History

Godier Surname Meaning

from the Old French personal name Godier. It is identical in origin with Goodyear (1 i).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Godier family from?

You can see how Godier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 65 Godier families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Godier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godier families in 1891.
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What did your Godier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godier. 25% of Godier men worked as a French Polisher and 86% of Godier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godier were Theatrical Employee and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • French Polisher
    25%
  • Corporation Road Sweeper
    25%
  • Electrician (burglar Alarm
    25%
  • Theatrical Employee
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Telegraph Clerk
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Godier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godier 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Godier. 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 234 military records available for the last name Godier. For the veterans among your Godier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Godier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Godier in 1968 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godier 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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