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Godmer Family History

Godmer 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: Bodmer, Gomer, Sommer, Homer, Gower, Dormer, Roder, Comer, Holmer

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Where is the Godmer family from?

You can see how Godmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Godmer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 36 Godmer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Godmer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Godmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godmer 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 899 census records available for the last name Godmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godmer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Godmer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Godmer. For the veterans among your Godmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godmer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Godmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Godmer in 1981 was 71, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godmer 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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