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Godelmann Family History

Godelmann 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: Edelmann, Adelmann, Goeman, Kohlmann, Ohlmann, Bollmann, Obermann

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Where is the Godelmann family from?

You can see how Godelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godelmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Godelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Godelmann families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Godelmann's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Godelmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godelmann 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 39 census records available for the last name Godelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godelmann 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Godelmann. 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 63 military records available for the last name Godelmann. For the veterans among your Godelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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