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Godat Family History

Godat Surname Meaning

Swiss French: variant of French Godet.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Godat family from?

You can see how Godat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Godat families living in Manitoba. This was about 54% of all the recorded Godat's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Godat families in 1911.
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What did your Godat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godat. 43% of Godat men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Godat women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godat were Station Attendant and Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Station Attendant
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Godat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Godat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godat 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Godat. 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 187 military records available for the last name Godat. For the veterans among your Godat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godat lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Godat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Godat in 1960 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godat 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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