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Godchaux Family History

Godchaux 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: Godeaux, Monceaux, Robichaux, Godshall, Godshalk, Michaux, Goubeaux

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Where is the Godchaux family from?

You can see how Godchaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godchaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godchaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Godchaux families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Godchaux's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Godchaux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godchaux 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 Godchaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godchaux. 38% of Godchaux men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Executive
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Godchaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Godchaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godchaux 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Godchaux. 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 143 military records available for the last name Godchaux. For the veterans among your Godchaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godchaux lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Godchaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Godchaux in 1964 was 60, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godchaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godchaux 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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