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Godail Family History

Godail 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: Godsil, Goda, Godel, Goupil, Goodall, Gopal, Godin, Godkin, Goral

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Where is the Godail family from?

You can see how Godail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godail family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Godail family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godail's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Godail families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godail 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 32 census records available for the last name Godail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godail 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Godail. 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 2 military records available for the last name Godail. For the veterans among your Godail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godail lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Godail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Godail in 1971 was 27, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godail 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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