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Godward Family History

Godward Surname Meaning

from the late Old English personal name Godweard composed of the elements god ‘god’ or gōd ‘good’ + weard ‘protector’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Godward family from?

You can see how Godward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Godward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Godward families living in Essex. This was about 23% of all the recorded Godward's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Godward families in 1891.
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What did your Godward 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 Godward. 34% of Godward men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Godward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godward were Wool Warehouseman and Incapacitated.

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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
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    27%
  • Mortuary Porter
    14%
  • Wool Warehouseman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Godward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godward 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Godward. 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 377 military records available for the last name Godward. For the veterans among your Godward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godward lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Godward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Godward in 1957 was 58, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godward 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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