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Godinho Family History

Godinho Surname Meaning

Portuguese: cognate of Spanish Godino.

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


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Where is the Godinho family from?

You can see how Godinho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godinho family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Godinho families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godinho's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Godinho families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godinho 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 Godinho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairy Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godinho. 60% of Godinho men worked as a Dairy Foreman.

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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

  • Dairy Foreman
    60%
  • Milker
    40%

What Godinho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Godinho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godinho 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Godinho. 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 80 military records available for the last name Godinho. For the veterans among your Godinho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godinho lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Godinho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Godinho in 1965 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godinho 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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