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Godree Family History

Godree 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: Goree, Godbee, Godel, Gore, Godfrey, Gorse, Goren, Godley, Goerke

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Where is the Godree family from?

You can see how Godree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godree family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Godree families living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Godree's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Godree families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godree 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 9 census records available for the last name Godree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godree 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Godree. 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 7 military records available for the last name Godree. For the veterans among your Godree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godree lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godree

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