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Godgrey Family History

Godgrey 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, Godley, Gorey, Jodrey, Godsey, Godbey, Lodge, Cowdrey

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Where is the Godgrey family from?

You can see how Godgrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godgrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Godgrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Godgrey family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Godgrey's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Godgrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godgrey 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 73 census records available for the last name Godgrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godgrey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Godgrey. 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 31 military records available for the last name Godgrey. For the veterans among your Godgrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godgrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Godgrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Godgrey in 1963 was 85, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godgrey 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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