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Godau Family History

Godau Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goda, Goddu, Godar, Godat, Boda, Grau, Oda, Toda, Godel, Roda

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Where is the Godau family from?

You can see how Godau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Godau families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Godau's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Godau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Godau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Godau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godau 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Godau. 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 72 military records available for the last name Godau. For the veterans among your Godau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godau lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Godau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Godau in 1982 was 76, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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