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Godeen Family History

Godeen 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: Bodeen, Godden, Goheen, Green, Boden, Godel, Roden, Soden, Goren

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Where is the Godeen family from?

You can see how Godeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godeen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godeen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Godeen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Godeen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Godeen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godeen 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 47 census records available for the last name Godeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godeen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Godeen. 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 Godeen. For the veterans among your Godeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godeen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Godeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Godeen in 1966 was 92, and 59 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godeen 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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