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Godaway Family History

Godaway 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: Gadway, Rodway, Gasaway, Conaway, Holaway, Gazaway, Ganaway, Donaway

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Where is the Godaway family from?

You can see how Godaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godaway family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Godaway families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Godaway's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Godaway families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godaway 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 did your Godaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godaway. 100% of Godaway men worked as a Miner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Godaway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Godaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godaway 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Godaway. 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 5 military records available for the last name Godaway. For the veterans among your Godaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godaway lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Godaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Godaway in 1974 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godaway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godaway 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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