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Godney Family History

Godney Surname 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: Rodney, Gosney, Gorney, Godley, Gedney, Godsey, Godbey, Gidney

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Where is the Godney family from?

You can see how Godney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Godney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Godney family living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godney's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Godney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Godney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Godney. 100% of Godney men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

What Godney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Godney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godney 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Godney. 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 43 military records available for the last name Godney. For the veterans among your Godney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Godney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Godney in 1969 was 82, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godney 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.

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