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Godtel Family History

Godtel 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: Godel, Postel, Goates, Gockel, Model, Gobel, Godsil, Gonter, Godley

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Where is the Godtel family from?

You can see how Godtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godtel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godtel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Godtel families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Godtel's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Godtel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godtel 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 Godtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godtel. 100% of Godtel 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 Godtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Godtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godtel 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Godtel. 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 245 military records available for the last name Godtel. For the veterans among your Godtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godtel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Godtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Godtel in 1964 was 93, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godtel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godtel 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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