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Godlington Surname Meaning

Probably from Goldington (Beds) with metathesis of -ld- to -dl-. The place-name is recorded as Goldinton in 1167 and derives from the Old English personal name Golda.

It also includes the Old English connective -ing- which typically denotes belonging or connection.

Furthermore, the term tūn translates to ‘farmstead estate’ in English.

This etymology highlights the historical significance of the name and its roots in Old English language.

Overall, Goldington reflects both a personal name and a description of land ownership within its meaning.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Godlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Godlington families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Godlington's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Godlington families in 1891.
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What did your Godlington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godlington. 100% of Godlington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
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