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Godlesky Family History

Godlesky 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: Godleski, Godley, Godlewski, Volesky, Olesky, Molesky, Poleski

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Where is the Godlesky family from?

You can see how Godlesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Godlesky families living in New Jersey. This was about 28% of all the recorded Godlesky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Godlesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godlesky 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 Godlesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godlesky. 54% of Godlesky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Godlesky women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godlesky were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Godlesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Godlesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlesky 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Godlesky. 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 78 military records available for the last name Godlesky. For the veterans among your Godlesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godlesky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Godlesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Godlesky in 1957 was 50, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godlesky 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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