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Godt Family History

Godt 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: Goda, Gort, Gott, Dodt, Todt, Godat, Gong, Ott, Cott, Gold

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Where is the Godt family from?

You can see how Godt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Godt families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Godt's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Godt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godt 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 Godt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godt. 37% of Godt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Godt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Godt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godt 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Godt. 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 279 military records available for the last name Godt. For the veterans among your Godt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Godt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Godt in 1963 was 92, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godt 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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