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Godbee Family History

Godbee Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Godby.

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


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Where is the Godbee family from?

You can see how Godbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godbee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Godbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Godbee families living in Essex. This was about 74% of all the recorded Godbee's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Godbee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godbee 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 Godbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godbee. 43% of Godbee men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Godbee women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godbee were Barber and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    20%
  • Beauty Operator
    14%
  • Nursing
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Godbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Godbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godbee 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Godbee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Godbee. For the veterans among your Godbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godbee lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Godbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Godbee in 1951 was 56, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godbee 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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