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Godenberg Family History

Godenberg 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: Rodenberg, Goldenberg, Lowenberg, Rosenberg, Rodenburg, Norenberg

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Where is the Godenberg family from?

You can see how Godenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godenberg family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Godenberg families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Godenberg's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Godenberg families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godenberg 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 28 census records available for the last name Godenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godenberg 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Godenberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Godenberg. For the veterans among your Godenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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