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Godder Family History

Godder 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: Golder, Gowder, Hodder, Gooder, Godden, Gorder, Gonder, Holder

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Where is the Godder family from?

You can see how Godder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godder families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Godder families living in Kent. This was about 44% of all the recorded Godder's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Godder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godder 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 Godder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godder. 50% of Godder men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Godder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godder were General Farm Labourer and Home Duties Unpaid.

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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
    50%
  • General Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Home Duties Unpaid
    12%

What Godder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Godder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godder 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Godder. 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 60 military records available for the last name Godder. For the veterans among your Godder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godder lifespan?

Average Godder life expectancy in 1966 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godder 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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