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Godrich Family History

Godrich Surname Meaning

see Goodrich.

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


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Where is the Godrich family from?

You can see how Godrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godrich families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Godrich families living in Leicestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Godrich's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Godrich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godrich 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 Godrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godrich. 68% of Godrich 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
    68%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Godrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Godrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godrich 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Godrich. 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 232 military records available for the last name Godrich. For the veterans among your Godrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godrich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Godrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Godrich in 1969 was 80, and 35 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godrich 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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