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Godron Family History

Godron 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: Gordon, Moron, Goodson, Goren, Padron, Doron, Godoy, Godin, Boron

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Where is the Godron family from?

You can see how Godron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godron family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Godron families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Godron's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Godron families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godron 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 Godron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godron. 100% of Godron men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Godron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Godron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godron 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Godron. 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 97 military records available for the last name Godron. For the veterans among your Godron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godron lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Godron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Godron in 1965 was 37, and 47 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godron 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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