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Godfroy Family History

Godfroy Surname Meaning

French: variant of Godefroy and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Godfroy family from?

You can see how Godfroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godfroy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 93 Godfroy families living in Channel Islands. This was about 40% of all the recorded Godfroy's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Godfroy families in 1891.
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What did your Godfroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godfroy. 100% of Godfroy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Godfroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfroy 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Godfroy. 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 307 military records available for the last name Godfroy. For the veterans among your Godfroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfroy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Godfroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Godfroy in 1962 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godfroy 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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