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Godders Family History

Godders 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: Sodders, Goddard, Golder, Wonders, Gowder, Borders, Goedert, Odgers

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Where is the Godders family from?

You can see how Godders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godders family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godders families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Godders families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Godders's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Godders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godders 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 Godders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godders. 60% of Godders men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Godders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godders 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Godders. 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 15 military records available for the last name Godders. For the veterans among your Godders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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