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Godlas Family History

Godlas 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: Goulas, Golas, Goda, Gola, Rodas, Golla, Glas, Gallas, Bolas, Godley

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Where is the Godlas family from?

You can see how Godlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Godlas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godlas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Godlas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godlas 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 37 census records available for the last name Godlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlas 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Godlas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Godlas. For the veterans among your Godlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godlas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Godlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Godlas in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godlas 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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