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Godlewska Family History

Godlewska 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, Galewski, Poleski, Zalewski, Kowalewski

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Where is the Godlewska family from?

You can see how Godlewska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlewska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Godlewska families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Godlewska's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Godlewska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godlewska 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 Godlewska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godlewska. 100% of Godlewska men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Godlewska women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Bench Worker
    34%

What Godlewska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Godlewska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlewska 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Godlewska. 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 5 military records available for the last name Godlewska. For the veterans among your Godlewska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godlewska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Godlewska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Godlewska in 1963 was 83, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godlewska 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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