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Godred Family History

Godred 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: Godel, Gore, Godfrey, Goren, Gourd, Aldred, Godley, Nored, Goree

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Where is the Godred family from?

You can see how Godred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godred family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Godred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Godred family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Godred's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Godred families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godred 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 51 census records available for the last name Godred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godred 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Godred. 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 10 military records available for the last name Godred. For the veterans among your Godred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godred lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godred 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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