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Godleski Family History

Godleski Surname Meaning

Altered form Godlewski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Godleski family from?

You can see how Godleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godleski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Godleski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Godleski families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Godleski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Godleski families in 1920.
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What did your Godleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godleski. 38% of Godleski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Godleski women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godleski were New Worker and Saleswoman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Lab
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Saleswoman
    17%

What Godleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Godleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godleski 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Godleski. 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 316 military records available for the last name Godleski. For the veterans among your Godleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godleski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Godleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Godleski in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godleski 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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