Godford Family History

Godford Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Goddard, Galford, Gifford, Radford, Bodiford, Ledford, Bedford, Gafford, Wolford, Woodford

564 record(s) for Godford

207	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
15	Military Records
39	Immigration Records
220	Census and Voter Lists
83	Member Trees

Where is the Godford family from?

You can see how Godford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Godford families living in Georgia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Godford's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Godford families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godford.

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

100%

What Godford family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 220 census records available for the last name Godford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Godford. 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.

Military Records

There are 15 military records available for the last name Godford. For the veterans among your Godford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Godford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.