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Godland Family History

Godland 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: Odland, Nodland, Gowland, Holland, Boland, Goddard, Rowland, Garland

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Where is the Godland family from?

You can see how Godland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Godland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Godland family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Godland's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Godland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godland 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 74 census records available for the last name Godland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godland 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Godland. 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 3 military records available for the last name Godland. For the veterans among your Godland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godland 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godland

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