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Godas Family History

Godas 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, Rodas, Golas, Godar, Godat, Jonas, Boda, Vadas, Rodes, Oda

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Where is the Godas family from?

You can see how Godas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Godas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Godas family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Godas's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Godas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godas 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 85 census records available for the last name Godas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godas 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Godas. 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 40 military records available for the last name Godas. For the veterans among your Godas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Godas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Godas in 1965 was 80, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godas 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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