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Godolphin Family History

Godolphin Surname Meaning

from Godolphin (Cornwall) recorded as Wulgholgan in 119

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


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Where is the Godolphin family from?

You can see how Godolphin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godolphin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Godolphin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Godolphin families living in Cornwall. This was about 30% of all the recorded Godolphin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Godolphin families in 1891.
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What did your Godolphin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godolphin. 79% of Godolphin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic
    11%
  • In Above
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Godolphin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godolphin 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Godolphin. 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 70 military records available for the last name Godolphin. For the veterans among your Godolphin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godolphin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1998, in the United States, Godolphin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Godolphin in 1950 was 42, and 90 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godolphin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godolphin 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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