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Godvin Family History

Godvin 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: Godin, Godkin, Goddin, Godwin, Podvin, Gavin, Bodin, Galvin, Potvin

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Where is the Godvin family from?

You can see how Godvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Godvin families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Godvin's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Godvin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godvin 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 Godvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godvin. 50% of Godvin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Godvin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Godvin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Godvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godvin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Godvin. 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 37 military records available for the last name Godvin. For the veterans among your Godvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godvin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Godvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Godvin in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godvin 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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