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Godfreson Family History

Godfreson 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: Godfrey, Freson, Borreson, Goffredo, Andreson, Gordon, Anderson

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Where is the Godfreson family from?

You can see how Godfreson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfreson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godfreson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Godfreson families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Godfreson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Godfreson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godfreson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godfreson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Godfreson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfreson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Godfreson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Godfreson. For the veterans among your Godfreson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfreson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Godfreson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Godfreson in 1968 was 75, and 70 in 1998.

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