This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Godager family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Godager Family History

Godager 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: Gager, Gudger, Dager, Rodger, Gouger, Godar, Goodger, Bodamer, Gower

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Godager family from?

You can see how Godager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Godager family living in North Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Godager's in USA. North Dakota and 2 other states had the highest population of Godager families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Godager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Godager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godager census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Godager

Passenger Lists

There are 73 immigration records available for the last name Godager. 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.

View all Godager immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Godager. For the veterans among your Godager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Godager military records

You've only scratched the surface of Godager family history

Discover More

What is the average Godager lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Godager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Godager in 1970 was 74, and 49 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godager 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Godager family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial