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Godwillie Family History

Godwillie 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: Goodwill, Willie, Dillie, Gobeille, Gillie, Monville, Douville

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Where is the Godwillie family from?

You can see how Godwillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godwillie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Godwillie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Godwillie families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Godwillie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Godwillie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godwillie 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 8 census records available for the last name Godwillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godwillie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Godwillie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Godwillie. For the veterans among your Godwillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godwillie lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godwillie

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