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Gode Family History

Gode 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: Rode, Gade, Bode, Goda, Godel, Gore, Gole, Goede, Golde, Ode

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Where is the Gode family from?

You can see how Gode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gode family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gode families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Gode families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gode's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gode families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gode 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 Gode ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gode. 60% of Gode 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Farmer Assisting Mother
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gode 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gode. 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 498 military records available for the last name Gode. For the veterans among your Gode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gode lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gode in 1965 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gode

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gode 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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