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Godden Family History

Godden Name Meaning

English (southern): habitational name from Godden a lost place in Tenterden (Kent). North German (Gödden): from a Low German form of the personal name Gotthardt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bodden, Goddin, Rodden, Goeden, Boden, Kolden, Gidden, Olden, Jorden

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Where is the Godden family from?

You can see how Godden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Godden families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Godden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Godden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godden. 23% of Godden men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Godden women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godden were Proprietor and Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 53,000 census records available for the last name Godden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godden 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Godden. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Godden. For the veterans among your Godden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godden lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Godden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Godden in 1954 was 30, and 89 in 2004.

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