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Godowsky Family History

Godowsky 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: Glodowski, Sadowsky, Podolsky, Borowsky, Borowski, Podolski, Sadowski

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Where is the Godowsky family from?

You can see how Godowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Godowsky families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Godowsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Godowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godowsky 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 186 census records available for the last name Godowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godowsky 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Godowsky. 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 28 military records available for the last name Godowsky. For the veterans among your Godowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godowsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Godowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Godowsky in 1966 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godowsky 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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