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Godean Family History

Godean 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: Godman, Dean, Goodman, Gorman, Boden, Goda, Bodman, Godel, Goeman

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Where is the Godean family from?

You can see how Godean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Godean families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Godean's in USA. California had the highest population of Godean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Godean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godean 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Godean. 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 1 military records available for the last name Godean. For the veterans among your Godean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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