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Godfredsen Family History

Godfredsen 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, Alfredson, Andreasen, Dresen, Borresen, Greisen, Goldfeder

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Where is the Godfredsen family from?

You can see how Godfredsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfredsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godfredsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Godfredsen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Godfredsen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Godfredsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godfredsen 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 Godfredsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godfredsen. 100% of Godfredsen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Godfredsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Godfredsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfredsen 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Godfredsen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Godfredsen. For the veterans among your Godfredsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfredsen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Godfredsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Godfredsen in 1952 was 41, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godfredsen 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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