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Godter Family History

Godter 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: Gonter, Gorter, Gotter, Porter, Oster, Gower, Otter, Ganter, Bolter

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Where is the Godter family from?

You can see how Godter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Godter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Godter family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Godter's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Godter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godter 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 16 census records available for the last name Godter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godter 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Godter. 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 Godter. For the veterans among your Godter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godter

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