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Godelman Family History

Godelman 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: Goeman, Goleman, Rodeman, Vogelman, Andelman, Kopelman, Eidelman

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Where is the Godelman family from?

You can see how Godelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Godelman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godelman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Godelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godelman 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 did your Godelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godelman. 100% of Godelman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Godelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Godelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godelman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Godelman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Godelman. For the veterans among your Godelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godelman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Godelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Godelman in 1963 was 83, and 66 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godelman 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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