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Godly Family History

Godly Surname Meaning

see Godley.

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


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Where is the Godly family from?

You can see how Godly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Godly families living in Kent. This was about 28% of all the recorded Godly's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Godly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godly 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 Godly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Gardener (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godly. 100% of Godly men worked as a Market Gardener (heavy Worker) and 73% of Godly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Market Gardener (heavy Worker)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Godly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Godly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godly 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Godly. 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 143 military records available for the last name Godly. For the veterans among your Godly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godly lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Godly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Godly in 1994 was 71, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godly 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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