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Goderre Family History

Goderre 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: Coderre, Goerke, Godette, Torre, Goddard, Gower, Guerra, Roder, Oder

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Where is the Goderre family from?

You can see how Goderre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goderre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goderre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Goderre families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Goderre's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Goderre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goderre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goderre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goderre. 100% of Goderre women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Goderre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goderre 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Goderre. 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 144 military records available for the last name Goderre. For the veterans among your Goderre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goderre lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Goderre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goderre in 1962 was 55, and 81 in 2002.

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