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Godbon Family History

Godbon 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: Gordon, Goodson, Gobin, Godoy, Godby, Godin, Tobon, Gideon, Godkin

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Where is the Godbon family from?

You can see how Godbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godbon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Godbon family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Godbon's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Godbon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godbon 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 34 census records available for the last name Godbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godbon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Godbon. 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 Godbon. For the veterans among your Godbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godbon lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godbon

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