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Godwyn Family History

Godwyn Surname Meaning

see Godwin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Godwyn family from?

You can see how Godwyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godwyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godwyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Godwyn families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Godwyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godwyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godwyn 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 Godwyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godwyn. 100% of Godwyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Godwyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Godwyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godwyn 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Godwyn. 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 55 military records available for the last name Godwyn. For the veterans among your Godwyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godwyn lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Godwyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Godwyn in 1951 was 32, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godwyn 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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