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Godrey Family History

Godrey 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: Godfrey, Godley, Gorey, Jodrey, Godsey, Godbey, Cowdrey, Goewey

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Where is the Godrey family from?

You can see how Godrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godrey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Godrey families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godrey's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Godrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godrey 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 Godrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godrey. 87% of Godrey 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
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    14%

What Godrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Godrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godrey 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Godrey. 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 208 military records available for the last name Godrey. For the veterans among your Godrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godrey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Godrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Godrey in 1973 was 80, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godrey 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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