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Godridge Family History

Godridge Surname Meaning

see Goodrich.

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


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Where is the Godridge family from?

You can see how Godridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Godridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Godridge families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Godridge's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Godridge families in 1891.
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What did your Godridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Capstan Lathe Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godridge. 34% of Godridge men worked as a Capstan Lathe Hand and 87% of Godridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godridge were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Godridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godridge 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Godridge. 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 124 military records available for the last name Godridge. For the veterans among your Godridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godridge lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Godridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Godridge in 1975 was 24, and 76 in 1981.

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