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Godbert Family History

Godbert Surname Meaning

From the Middle English (Old French) personal name Go(de)bert, a French borrowing of Continental Germanic Godebert,

the name is derived from the elements *god- meaning ‘God’ or *gōd- meaning ‘good’.

Additionally, the second component of the name is *berht-, which translates to ‘bright’.

As such, the name carries significant meaning associated with divinity and brightness.

This etymology reflects the historical blending of linguistic influences in the evolution of names.

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


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Where is the Godbert family from?

You can see how Godbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Godbert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Godbert families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Godbert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Godbert families in 1891.
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What did your Godbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godbert. 100% of Godbert men worked as an Insurance Agent and 86% of Godbert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    9%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%

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Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Godbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godbert 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Godbert. 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 75 military records available for the last name Godbert. For the veterans among your Godbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godbert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Godbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Godbert in 1968 was 82, and 76 in 1985.

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