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Godlen Family History

Godlen 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: Godley, Godden, Goplen, Golen, Nolen, Boden, Golec, Godel, Glen

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Where is the Godlen family from?

You can see how Godlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Godlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Godlen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Godlen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Godlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godlen 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 66 census records available for the last name Godlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Godlen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Godlen. For the veterans among your Godlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godlen lifespan?

Average Godlen life expectancy in 1998 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godlen 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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