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Godburn Family History

Godburn 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: Woodburn, Redburn, Colburn, Gadbury, Coburn, Cogburn, Osburn, Ogburn

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Where is the Godburn family from?

You can see how Godburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godburn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Godburn families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Godburn's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Godburn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Godburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godburn 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Godburn. 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 32 military records available for the last name Godburn. For the veterans among your Godburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godburn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Godburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Godburn in 1966 was 78, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godburn 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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