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Godkin Family History

Godkin Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Godekin a pet form of the Old English personal name Goda or Gode

which was in part a byname and in part a short form of various compound names with the first element gōd ‘good’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Godkin family from?

You can see how Godkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godkin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 23 Godkin families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Godkin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Godkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godkin 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 Godkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godkin. 50% of Godkin men worked as a Farm Labourer and 87% of Godkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godkin were Iron Moulder and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Iron Moulder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    7%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Godkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godkin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Godkin. 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 616 military records available for the last name Godkin. For the veterans among your Godkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Godkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Godkin in 1964 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godkin 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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