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Godeski Family History

Godeski 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: Godleski, Poleski, Gorski, Gorecki, Modjeski, Godek, Godlewski

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Where is the Godeski family from?

You can see how Godeski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godeski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Godeski families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godeski's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Godeski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godeski 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 Godeski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godeski. 100% of Godeski men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Godeski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Godeski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godeski 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Godeski. 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 26 military records available for the last name Godeski. For the veterans among your Godeski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godeski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Godeski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Godeski in 1961 was 63, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godeski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godeski 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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