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Godkes Family History

Godkes 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: Rodes, Goates, Gockel, Godel, Gorges, Lodes, Rokes, Goike, Oakes

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Where is the Godkes family from?

You can see how Godkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godkes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Godkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Godkes family living in Huntingdonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Godkes's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Godkes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godkes 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 11 census records available for the last name Godkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godkes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Godkes. 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 Godkes. For the veterans among your Godkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godkes

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