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Godbery Family History

Godbery Name 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: Godbey, Gobert, Gombert, Goldberg, Godby, Godley, Golberg, Rodberg

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Where is the Godbery family from?

You can see how Godbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godbery family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Godbery families living in Louisiana. This was about 79% of all the recorded Godbery's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Godbery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godbery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godbery ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Godbery ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Godbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godbery 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Godbery. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Godbery. For the veterans among your Godbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godbery lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Godbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Godbery in 1969 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

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