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Godown Family History

Godown Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Godau a habitational name from Godau in Schleswig-Holstein or Godow in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Godown family from?

You can see how Godown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godown family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godown families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Godown families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Godown's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Godown families in 1891.
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What did your Godown ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godown. 31% of Godown men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Godown women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godown were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Godown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godown 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Godown. 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 423 military records available for the last name Godown. For the veterans among your Godown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godown lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Godown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Godown in 1962 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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