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Godo Family History

Godo 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: Goda, Bodo, Goto, Godoy, Hodo, Goo, Gong, Gordon, Guo, Gold

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Where is the Godo family from?

You can see how Godo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Godo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Godo families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Godo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godo 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 Godo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godo. 50% of Godo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Assembler
    13%
  • Sweeper
    13%
  • Cutter
    13%

What Godo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Godo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godo 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Godo. 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 173 military records available for the last name Godo. For the veterans among your Godo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Godo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Godo in 1963 was 71, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godo 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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