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Godaire Family History

Godaire 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: Goodacre, Goldwire, Godard, Godar, Goddard, Geddie, Goda, Gore

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Where is the Godaire family from?

You can see how Godaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godaire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godaire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Godaire families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Godaire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Godaire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godaire 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 Godaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godaire. 34% of Godaire men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Fireman
    34%

What Godaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Godaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godaire 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Godaire. 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 217 military records available for the last name Godaire. For the veterans among your Godaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godaire lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Godaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Godaire in 1962 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godaire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godaire 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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