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Godre Family History

Godre 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: Gore, Moore, Dore, Torre, More, Rode, Gade, Lodge, Bode, Gohr

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Where is the Godre family from?

You can see how Godre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Godre families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Godre's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Godre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godre 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 Godre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godre. 100% of Godre men worked as an Auto Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Auto Worker
    100%

What Godre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Godre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godre 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Godre. 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 5 military records available for the last name Godre. For the veterans among your Godre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godre lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1994, in the United States, Godre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Godre in 1951 was 57, and 82 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godre 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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