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Godfray Family History

Godfray Name Meaning

see Godfrey .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Godfrey, Gray, Goda, Wolfram, Garay, Duray, Gadway, Rodway, Gorny

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Where is the Godfray family from?

You can see how Godfray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godfray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godfray families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Godfray families living in Quebec. This was about 36% of all the recorded Godfray's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Godfray families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godfray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godfray ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Godfray. 50% of Godfray men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Marchard
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Godfray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godfray 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Godfray. 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 487 military records available for the last name Godfray. For the veterans among your Godfray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godfray lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Godfray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Godfray in 1959 was 50, and 87 in 2001.

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