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Godle Family History

Godle 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: Gole, Bodle, Godley, Goble, Odle, Gale, Noble, Gold, Mole, Rode

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Where is the Godle family from?

You can see how Godle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Godle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Godle families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Godle's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Godle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godle 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 108 census records available for the last name Godle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godle 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Godle. 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 23 military records available for the last name Godle. For the veterans among your Godle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godle lifespan?

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