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Godins Family History

Godins 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: Godino, Godina, Godin, Goins, Godines, Goding, Gowins, Bodin, Rodis

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Where is the Godins family from?

You can see how Godins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Godins family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godins's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Godins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godins 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 191 census records available for the last name Godins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godins 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Godins. 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 4 military records available for the last name Godins. For the veterans among your Godins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godins lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Godins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Godins in 1986 was 77, and 61 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godins 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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