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Godbey Family History

Godbey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Godby.

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


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Where is the Godbey family from?

You can see how Godbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godbey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Godbey families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godbey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Godbey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godbey 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 Godbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godbey. 25% of Godbey men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Godbey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godbey were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Godbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Godbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godbey 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Godbey. 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 Godbey. For the veterans among your Godbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godbey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Godbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Godbey in 1959 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godbey 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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