Origins of the Godney surname
About the Godneys
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Interesting facts about Godney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Godney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
What are the most common Godney first names?
John
William
Margaret
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Godneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Godneys in 1921
Annuitant
3
Charwoman
2
Cook Domestic
2
Dressmaker
2
Retired Governess
2
Common male occupations for Godneys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
8
Fisherman
5
Butcher
2
Farmers Son
2
Shoemaker
2
