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Godfrin Family History

Godfrin 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, Godin, Goffin, Godkin, Gorin, Goldfein, Goddin, Godwin

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Where is the Godfrin family from?

You can see how Godfrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfrin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Godfrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Godfrin families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godfrin's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Godfrin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godfrin 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 Godfrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godfrin. 100% of Godfrin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Godfrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Godfrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfrin 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Godfrin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Godfrin. For the veterans among your Godfrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfrin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Godfrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Godfrin in 1981 was 58, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godfrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godfrin 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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