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Godena Family History

Godena 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: Godina, Modena, Boden, Goda, Godel, Godino, Roden, Soden, Cadena

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Where is the Godena family from?

You can see how Godena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Godena families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Godena's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Godena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godena 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 Godena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godena. 100% of Godena women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Godena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Godena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godena 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 Godena. 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 6 military records available for the last name Godena. For the veterans among your Godena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godena lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Godena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Godena in 1960 was 50, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godena 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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