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Godu Family History

Godu 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: Goda, Goddu, Gong, Gu, You, Gold, Boda, Rode, Codd, Grau

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Where is the Godu family from?

You can see how Godu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Godu families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Godu's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Godu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godu 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 Godu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Godu. 100% of Godu men worked as a Commis.

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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 1921

  • Commis
    100%

What Godu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Godu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godu 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Godu. 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 3 military records available for the last name Godu. For the veterans among your Godu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godu lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godu 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godu

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