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Godlow Family History

Godlow 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: Goodlow, Koslow, Ludlow, Golob, Kozlow, Godoy, Hudlow, Godley, Wadlow

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Where is the Godlow family from?

You can see how Godlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Godlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Godlow family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Godlow's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Godlow families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godlow 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 63 census records available for the last name Godlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Godlow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Godlow. For the veterans among your Godlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godlow lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godlow

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