Origins of the Godefroy surname

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    In 1921, most Godefroys lived in london

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    160 Godefroy Travel & migration records
    330 Godefroys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Godefroy

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    Common jobs for Godefroys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Godefroys in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Silk Weaver

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    Assistant Schoolmistress

    2

    Home

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    Living On Own Means

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Godefroys in 1921

    Railway Clerk

    5

    Commercial Clerk

    2

    Farmer

    2

    Shipping Clerk

    2

    At Home

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