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Godier Name Meaning

from the Old French personal name Godier. It is identical in origin with Goodyear (1 i).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Govier, Rodier, Dodier, Goodier, Gower, Roder, Oder, Bodner, Moder

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Where is the Godier family from?

You can see how Godier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Godier family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godier's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Godier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godier. 67% of Godier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Godier women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farm Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Godier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godier 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Godier. 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 234 military records available for the last name Godier. For the veterans among your Godier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Godier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Godier in 1968 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

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