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Godemann Family History

Godemann 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, Rosemann, Goleman, Rodeman, Demann, Logemann, Ludemann

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Where is the Godemann family from?

You can see how Godemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godemann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Godemann families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Godemann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Godemann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godemann 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 Godemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godemann. 100% of Godemann men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Godemann women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Godemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Godemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godemann 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Godemann. 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 70 military records available for the last name Godemann. For the veterans among your Godemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godemann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Godemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Godemann in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godemann 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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