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Godfried Family History

Godfried 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, Gottfried, Goodfriend, Fried, Landfried, Unfried, Goldfield

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Where is the Godfried family from?

You can see how Godfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfried family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godfried families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Godfried families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Godfried's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godfried families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godfried 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 Godfried ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godfried. 23% of Godfried men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Godfried women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godfried were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Contractor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Godfried family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Godfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfried 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Godfried. 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 93 military records available for the last name Godfried. For the veterans among your Godfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfried lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Godfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Godfried in 1964 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godfried

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godfried 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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