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Godtland Family History

Godtland 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: Odland, Outland, Nodland, Gartland, Gowland, Mortland, Holland

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Where is the Godtland family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godtland. 67% of Godtland men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Godtland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Godtland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godtland 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Godtland. 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 124 military records available for the last name Godtland. For the veterans among your Godtland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godtland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Godtland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Godtland in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godtland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godtland 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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