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Godlett Family History

Godlett 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: Goodlett, Coslett, Follett, Tollett, Hodnett, Goulet, Gillett, Godley

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Where is the Godlett family from?

You can see how Godlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlett family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Godlett family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godlett's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Godlett families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godlett 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 41 census records available for the last name Godlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Godlett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Godlett. For the veterans among your Godlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godlett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godlett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godlett

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