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Godlewski Family History

Godlewski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from Godlewo in Podlaskie Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Godlewski family from?

You can see how Godlewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlewski family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Godlewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 26 Godlewski families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Godlewski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Godlewski families in 1920.
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What did your Godlewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Operator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Godlewski. 100% of Godlewski men worked as an Operator.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Godlewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlewski 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 Godlewski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Godlewski. For the veterans among your Godlewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godlewski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Godlewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Godlewski in 1960 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godlewski 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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