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Godbehere Family History

Godbehere Surname Meaning

see Godber.

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


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Where is the Godbehere family from?

You can see how Godbehere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godbehere family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Godbehere families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 155 Godbehere families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Godbehere's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Godbehere families in 1891.
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What did your Godbehere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godbehere. 50% of Godbehere men worked as a General Labourer H W and 81% of Godbehere women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godbehere were Aero Engine Fitter and Paid Dom Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer H W
    50%
  • Aero Engine Fitter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Paid Dom Duties
    4%

What Godbehere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Godbehere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godbehere 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Godbehere. 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 372 military records available for the last name Godbehere. For the veterans among your Godbehere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godbehere lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Godbehere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Godbehere in 1958 was 59, and 66 in 2004.

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