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Godan Family History

Godan 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: Goda, Goman, Govan, Gowan, Godin, Gogan, Gordan, Golan, Godar, Goan

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Where is the Godan family from?

You can see how Godan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Godan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Godan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Godan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Godan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godan 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Godan. 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 53 military records available for the last name Godan. For the veterans among your Godan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Godan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Godan in 1972 was 86, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godan 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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