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Godlenski Family History

Godlenski 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: Godlewski, Godleski, Golinski, Olenski, Polanski, Poleski, Smolenski

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Where is the Godlenski family from?

You can see how Godlenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Godlenski families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godlenski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Godlenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godlenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Godlenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godlenski. 100% of Godlenski women worked as an Inspector.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Godlenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Godlenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlenski 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Godlenski. 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 12 military records available for the last name Godlenski. For the veterans among your Godlenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godlenski lifespan?

Average Godlenski life expectancy in 1992 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godlenski 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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