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Godejohn Family History

Godejohn 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: Dejohn, Gideon, Godown, Gedeon, Morejon, Golemon, John, Gordon, Boden

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Where is the Godejohn family from?

You can see how Godejohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godejohn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godejohn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Godejohn families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Godejohn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Godejohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godejohn 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 Godejohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godejohn. 62% of Godejohn men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Log Truck Driver
    16%

What Godejohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Godejohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godejohn 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 Godejohn. 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 26 military records available for the last name Godejohn. For the veterans among your Godejohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godejohn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Godejohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Godejohn in 1959 was 61, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godejohn 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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