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Godlay Family History

Godlay 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: Godley, Golay, Goda, Bodley, Gola, Gadway, Rodway, Golla, Godoy

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Where is the Godlay family from?

You can see how Godlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Godlay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Godlay family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Godlay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godlay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godlay 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 34 census records available for the last name Godlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Godlay. 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 Godlay. For the veterans among your Godlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godlay lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godlay

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