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Godlake Family History

Godlake 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: Gohlke, Godlove, Wedlake, Blake, Drake, Goddard, Lake, Goda, Dolak

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Where is the Godlake family from?

You can see how Godlake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlake family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Godlake family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Godlake's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Godlake families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godlake 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 2 census records available for the last name Godlake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlake 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Godlake. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Godlake. For the veterans among your Godlake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godlake lifespan?

Average Godlake life expectancy in 1989 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godlake 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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