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Godfrie Family History

Godfrie 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, Gorrie, Guthrie, Geddie, Gore, Gorse, Norrie, Gottfried

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Where is the Godfrie family from?

You can see how Godfrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfrie family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Godfrie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Godfrie families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Godfrie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godfrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godfrie 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 168 census records available for the last name Godfrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfrie 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Godfrie. 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 19 military records available for the last name Godfrie. For the veterans among your Godfrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfrie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Godfrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Godfrie in 1966 was 96, and 91 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godfrie 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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