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Godien Family History

Godien 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: Godin, Godden, Boden, Godel, Bodin, Godino, Roden, Soden, Goren

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Where is the Godien family from?

You can see how Godien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Godien families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Godien's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Godien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godien 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 Godien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Godien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godien 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Godien. 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 2 military records available for the last name Godien. For the veterans among your Godien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godien lifespan?

Average Godien life expectancy in 1963 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godien 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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