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Godnow Family History

Godnow 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: Goodnow, Godino, Godoy, Godown, Tornow, Modrow, Zodrow, Grunow

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Where is the Godnow family from?

You can see how Godnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godnow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Godnow family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Godnow's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Godnow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godnow 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 45 census records available for the last name Godnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godnow 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Godnow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Godnow. For the veterans among your Godnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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