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Godfre Family History

Godfre 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: Godfrey, Gore, Gioffre, Godard, Geffre, Godbee, Godar, Goffe, Moore

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Where is the Godfre family from?

You can see how Godfre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Godfre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Godfre families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Godfre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godfre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godfre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Godfre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfre 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Godfre. 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 100 military records available for the last name Godfre. For the veterans among your Godfre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfre lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Godfre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Godfre in 1984 was 64, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godfre 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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