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Godiness Family History

Godiness 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: Godines, Fodness, Goodness, Godinez, Goines, Godino, Gaines, Garness

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Where is the Godiness family from?

You can see how Godiness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godiness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Godiness family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Godiness's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Godiness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godiness 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 6 census records available for the last name Godiness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godiness 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Godiness. 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 military records available for the last name Godiness. For the veterans among your Godiness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godiness lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Godiness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Godiness in 1987 was 76, and 60 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godiness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godiness 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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