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Godegast Family History

Godegast 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: Godeaux, Gorgas, Wolgast, Odegard, Godat, Goddard, Oest, Rodes, Geist

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Where is the Godegast family from?

You can see how Godegast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godegast family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Godegast family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Godegast's in USA. California had the highest population of Godegast families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Godegast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godegast 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Godegast. 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 21 military records available for the last name Godegast. For the veterans among your Godegast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godegast lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Godegast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Godegast in 1962 was 66, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godegast 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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