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Godferry Family History

Godferry 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: Ferry, Godfrey, Derry, Rowberry, Coderre, Sadberry, O'berry

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Where is the Godferry family from?

You can see how Godferry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godferry family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Godferry families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 12 Godferry families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Godferry's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Godferry families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Godferry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godferry 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Godferry. 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 2 military records available for the last name Godferry. For the veterans among your Godferry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godferry

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