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Godlove Name Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German Gottlieb .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dove, Golob, Golde, Godown, Golomb, Gloe, Glave, Glose, Gohlke, Glore

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Where is the Godlove family from?

You can see how Godlove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlove family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godlove families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Godlove families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Godlove's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Godlove families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godlove surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godlove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godlove. 24% of Godlove men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Godlove women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godlove were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Student Nurse
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Godlove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlove census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Godlove. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 385 military records available for the last name Godlove. For the veterans among your Godlove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godlove lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Godlove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Godlove in 1940 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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