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Godcher Family History

Godcher 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: Goucher, Gotcher, Goacher, Kocher, Poucher, Boucher, Koecher, Porcher

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Where is the Godcher family from?

You can see how Godcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Godcher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Godcher families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Godcher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Godcher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Godcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godcher 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Godcher. 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 14 military records available for the last name Godcher. For the veterans among your Godcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godcher lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Godcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Godcher in 1975 was 87, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godcher 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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