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Godina Family History

Godina Surname Meaning

Catalan: from the female personal name Godina possibly of ancient Germanic origin.

Catalan: variant of Codina.

Slovenian and Croatian: nickname derived from Slovenian and dialectal Croatian goden ‘ripe mature’ also ‘fit for’.

Alternatively from an augmentative derivative of a short form of an Old Slavic personal name such as Godemir based on the element god ‘to do good to please’ (from goditi).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Godina family from?

You can see how Godina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godina family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Godina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Godina families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Godina's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Godina families in 1911.
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What did your Godina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godina. 75% of Godina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Godina women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Godina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godina 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Godina. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 361 military records available for the last name Godina. For the veterans among your Godina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godina lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Godina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Godina in 1960 was 58, and 61 in 2004.

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