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Godek Family History

Godek Surname Meaning

Polish:: from a pet form of the personal name Godzisław composed of the Old Slavic elements god ‘to do good to please’ (from goditi) + slav ‘glory’ or ‘famous’ (from slava ‘glory’).

(Gǫdek): variant of Gondek.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Godek family from?

You can see how Godek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Godek family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Godek's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Godek families in 1911.
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What did your Godek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godek. 29% of Godek men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Godek women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godek were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Spinner
    9%
  • Housework
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Godek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godek 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Godek. 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 829 military records available for the last name Godek. For the veterans among your Godek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Godek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Godek in 1957 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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