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Godniak Family History

Godniak 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: Gorniak, Gornik, Pozniak, Wozniak, Gonia, Gornick, Goda, Godino

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Where is the Godniak family from?

You can see how Godniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Godniak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Godniak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Godniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godniak 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 11 census records available for the last name Godniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godniak 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Godniak. 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 12 military records available for the last name Godniak. For the veterans among your Godniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godniak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Godniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Godniak in 1968 was 75, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godniak 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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