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Godare Family History

Godare 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: Godard, Godar, Goddard, Goda, Gore, Godfrey, Goodacre, Goar, Bodart

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Where is the Godare family from?

You can see how Godare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godare family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Godare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Godare families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Godare's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Godare families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godare 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 Godare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telephone Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godare. 50% of Godare women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Godare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Godare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godare 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Godare. 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 69 military records available for the last name Godare. For the veterans among your Godare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godare lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Godare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Godare in 1961 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godare 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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