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Godquin Family History

Godquin 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: Moquin, Joaquin, O'quin, Duin, Bodin, Daquin, Godin, Godkin, Bodkin

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Where is the Godquin family from?

You can see how Godquin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godquin family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Godquin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Godquin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Godquin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Godquin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godquin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Godquin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Godquin. For the veterans among your Godquin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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