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Godard Name Meaning

French: from the personal name Godard of ancient Germanic origin (see Goddard ). English (of Norman origin): variant of Goddard a cognate of 1 above. This surname is also borne by Ashkenazic Jews presumably as an Americanized form of one or more similar (like-sounding) Jewish surnames.

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


Similar surnames: Godar, Goddard, Goard, Gard, Goodart, Foard, Coard, Soard, Oard

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Where is the Godard family from?

You can see how Godard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 122 Godard families living in Quebec. This was about 37% of all the recorded Godard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Godard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Godard. 34% of Godard men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Godard women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godard were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    43%
  • Institutrice
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Godard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Godard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Godard. For the veterans among your Godard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godard lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Godard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Godard in 1949 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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