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Godette Family History

Godette Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Gaudet. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Godette family from?

You can see how Godette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 86 Godette families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Godette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Godette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godette 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 Godette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hired Hand and Hired Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godette. 28% of Godette men worked as a Hired Hand and 45% of Godette women worked as a Hired Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godette were Truck Driver 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

  • Hired Hand
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hired Hand
    45%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Housework
    23%

What Godette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Godette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godette 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Godette. 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 305 military records available for the last name Godette. For the veterans among your Godette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godette lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Godette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Godette in 1953 was 41, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godette 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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