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Godlip Family History

Godlip 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: Godsil, Golin, Golia, Godin, Godley, Goslin, Godkin, Modlin, Gollin

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Where is the Godlip family from?

You can see how Godlip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlip family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godlip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Godlip families living in New Jersey. This was about 82% of all the recorded Godlip's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Godlip families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Godlip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlip 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 Godlip. 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 14 military records available for the last name Godlip. For the veterans among your Godlip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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