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Godwion Family History

Godwion 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: Godwin, Godin, Godkin, Goodwin, Gowin, Goodgion, Goddin, Gordon

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Where is the Godwion family from?

You can see how Godwion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godwion family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Godwion family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Godwion's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Godwion families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godwion 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 3 census records available for the last name Godwion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godwion 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Godwion. 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 1 military records available for the last name Godwion. For the veterans among your Godwion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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