Godley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Godley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Godley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 30
Female Servant 14
Labourer 13
Male Servant 11
Hatter 8
Cotton Weaver 6
Independent 6
Shoe Maker 6
Farmer 5
Dress Maker 4
Publican 4
Carpenter 3
Laundress 3
Cotton Over Looker 2
Inn Keeper 2
Grocer 2
Governess 2
Army 2
Baker 2
Blacksmith 2
Sawyer 2
Farm Labourer 2
School Master 2
Shoe Makers Apprentice 2
Moulder 2

Godley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Godley 100% 7,924
2 Gidley 83% 4,037
3 Goodley 86% 1,917
4 Godly 83% 397
5 Gedley 83% 180
6 Gadley 83% 179
7 Goadley 86% 155
8 Gudley 83% 140
9 Goodly 67% 113

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The surname Godley is the most popular version of all its varients

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