Godly Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Godly Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Godly family

Profession Census Frequency
School 8
Jobbing Gardener 3
No Occupation 3
Pupil Teacher 2
Errand Boy 2
Clerk 2
Apprentice Dress Maker 1
At Home 1
Cook 1
Farm Bailiff 1
Market Gardener 1
Commission Agent (general) 1
Police Pensioner, Insurance Inspector 1
School Girl 1
None 1
Bag Maker 1
Butchers Assistant 1
Care Taker Infirmary 1
Carman 1
Cattle Dealer 1
Electrical Engineer 1
Farmer 1
House Painter 1
Laundry Maid 1
Makers Help 1

Godly Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Godley 83% 7,924
2 Gidley 67% 4,037
3 Goodley 71% 1,917
4 Godly 100% 397
5 Gedley 67% 180
6 Gadley 67% 179
7 Goadley 71% 155
8 Gudley 67% 140
9 Goodly 83% 113

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The surname Godly is the 4th most popular variant of Godley.

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