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Godman Family History

Godman Surname Meaning

English (Hertfordshire and Middlesex): variant of Goodman.

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


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Where is the Godman family from?

You can see how Godman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 132 Godman families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Godman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godman 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 Godman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godman. 19% of Godman men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Godman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godman were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Godman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Godman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godman 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 Godman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Godman. For the veterans among your Godman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Godman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Godman in 1962 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godman 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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