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Godeaux Family History

Godeaux Surname Meaning

French: variant of Goudeau and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

This surname is very rare in France; in the US it is found mainly in LA.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Godeaux family from?

You can see how Godeaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godeaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godeaux families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Godeaux families living in Channel Islands. This was about 94% of all the recorded Godeaux's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Godeaux families in 1891.
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What did your Godeaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godeaux. 48% of Godeaux men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Godeaux women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godeaux were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Housework
    34%

What Godeaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Godeaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godeaux 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Godeaux. 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 151 military records available for the last name Godeaux. For the veterans among your Godeaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godeaux lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Godeaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Godeaux in 1969 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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