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Godfree Family History

Godfree Surname Meaning

see Godfrey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Godfree family from?

You can see how Godfree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfree family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godfree families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Godfree families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Godfree's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godfree families in 1891.
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What did your Godfree ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godfree. 20% of Godfree men worked as a Railway Clerk and 76% of Godfree women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godfree were Newsagent and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    20%
  • Market Gardener
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Newsagent
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%

What Godfree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Godfree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfree 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Godfree. 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 350 military records available for the last name Godfree. For the veterans among your Godfree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfree lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Godfree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Godfree in 1966 was 76, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godfree

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godfree 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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