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Gotfrey Family History

Gotfrey Surname Meaning

see Godfrey.

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


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You can see how Gotfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotfrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotfrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gotfrey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotfrey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gotfrey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Gotfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotfrey 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gotfrey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gotfrey. For the veterans among your Gotfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotfrey lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Gotfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gotfrey in 1987 was 49, and 34 in 1995.

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