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Godenius Family History

Godenius 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: Redenius, Godeaux, Denis, Lenius, Goens, Dinius, Moebius, Genis

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Where is the Godenius family from?

You can see how Godenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godenius family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Godenius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Godenius family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Godenius's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Godenius families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Godenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godenius 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Godenius. 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 204 military records available for the last name Godenius. For the veterans among your Godenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godenius lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Godenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Godenius in 1975 was 70, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godenius 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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