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Godeman Family History

Godeman 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: Goeman, Goleman, Rodeman, Gudeman, Godman, Coleman, Goodman, Gorman

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Where is the Godeman family from?

You can see how Godeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godeman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Godeman families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 10 Godeman families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Godeman's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Godeman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godeman 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 Godeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godeman. 67% of Godeman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Godeman women worked as a Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Godeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Godeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godeman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Godeman. 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 Godeman. For the veterans among your Godeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godeman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Godeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Godeman in 1964 was 59, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godeman 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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