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 Godair family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Godair Family History

Godair 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: Godar, Goda, Godsil, Goar, Godin, Godkin, Adair, Gair, Addair, Godard

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Godair family from?

You can see how Godair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godair family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Godair families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Godair's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Godair families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godair 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 did your Godair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godair. 75% of Godair men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Godair | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Godair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Godair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godair census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Godair

Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Godair. 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 Godair immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 135 military records available for the last name Godair. For the veterans among your Godair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Godair military records

You've only scratched the surface of Godair family history

Discover More

What is the average Godair lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Godair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Godair in 1954 was 54, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godair 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 Godair family tree

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