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Godowa Family History

Godowa 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: Godown, Goda, Godina, Gogola, Godoy, Gadow, Todora, Glowa, Gordon

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Where is the Godowa family from?

You can see how Godowa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godowa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Godowa families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Godowa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Godowa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godowa 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 Godowa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godowa. 100% of Godowa men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Godowa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Godowa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godowa 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Godowa. 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 43 military records available for the last name Godowa. For the veterans among your Godowa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godowa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Godowa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Godowa in 1964 was 78, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godowa 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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