Origins of the Godbear surname
About the Godbears
We have a total of 250 records for people with the last name Godbear.
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Interesting facts about Godbear
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Godbear surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Godbears most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Godbears.
What are the most common Godbear first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Godbears
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Godbears in 1921
Domestic Servant
3
Dressmaker
3
House Servant
3
Charwoman
2
General Servant
2
Common male occupations for Godbears in 1921
Engineer
3
General Labourer
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Bricklayer
2
Cordwainer
2
