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Godnick Family History

Godnick 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: Gornick, Gornik, Kornick, Connick, Honick, Rolnick, Lodwick, Garnick

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Where is the Godnick family from?

You can see how Godnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godnick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Godnick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Godnick families living in Leicestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Godnick's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Godnick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godnick 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 Godnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godnick. 34% of Godnick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Godnick women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Godnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Godnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godnick 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Godnick. 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 50 military records available for the last name Godnick. For the veterans among your Godnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godnick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Godnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Godnick in 1964 was 58, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godnick 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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