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Godowitz Family History

Godowitz 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: Horowitz, Borowitz, Rakowitz, Goerlitz, Godown, Borowicz, Moskowitz

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Where is the Godowitz family from?

You can see how Godowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Godowitz family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Godowitz's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Godowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godowitz 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 Godowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godowitz. 100% of Godowitz women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Godowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godowitz 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Godowitz. 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 65 military records available for the last name Godowitz. For the veterans among your Godowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godowitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Godowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Godowitz in 1968 was 81, and 46 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godowitz 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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