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Godsfrey Family History

Godsfrey 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, Godsey, Gosney, Godley, Gorey, Wolfrey, Goostree, Jodrey

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Where is the Godsfrey family from?

You can see how Godsfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsfrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Godsfrey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Godsfrey families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Godsfrey's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Godsfrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godsfrey 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 8 census records available for the last name Godsfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsfrey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Godsfrey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Godsfrey. For the veterans among your Godsfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsfrey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godsfrey

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