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Godstrey Family History

Godstrey 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, Goostree, Godsey, Gosney, Godley, Ostrem, Gortney, Goatley

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Where is the Godstrey family from?

You can see how Godstrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godstrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Godstrey families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Godstrey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Godstrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godstrey 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 Godstrey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Private
    100%

What Godstrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Godstrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godstrey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Godstrey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Godstrey. For the veterans among your Godstrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godstrey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Godstrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Godstrey in 1962 was 80, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godstrey 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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