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Godahl Family History

Godahl 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: Lodahl, Dahl, Goda, Godel, Gohl, Rosdahl, Goodall, Grondahl, Gopal

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Where is the Godahl family from?

You can see how Godahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Godahl family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Godahl's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Godahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godahl 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 27 census records available for the last name Godahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godahl 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Godahl. 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 4 military records available for the last name Godahl. For the veterans among your Godahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godahl lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godahl

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