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Godon Family History

Godon 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: Gordon, Godoy, Godin, Godown, Goon, Jodon, Golon, Don, Boden, London

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Where is the Godon family from?

You can see how Godon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 128 Godon families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Godon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Godon families in 1911.
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What did your Godon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Domestique were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Godon. 27% of Godon men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Godon women worked as a Domestique. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godon were Farmer and Servante. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestique
    34%
  • Mnagre
    23%
  • Couturire
    23%
  • Servante
    23%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Godon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godon 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Godon. 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 400 military records available for the last name Godon. For the veterans among your Godon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Godon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Godon in 1966 was 72, and 61 in 2003.

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