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Godwan Family History

Godwan 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: Gowan, Godman, Godwin, Goodman, Gorman, Goda, Bodman, Goeman, Goman

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Where is the Godwan family from?

You can see how Godwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godwan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Godwan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Godwan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Godwan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Godwan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godwan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Godwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godwan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Godwan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Godwan. For the veterans among your Godwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godwan

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