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Godines Name Meaning

Spanish: variant of Godínez (see Godinez ). This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in Mexico.

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


Similar surnames: Godinez, Bodin, Moises, Bodie, Goodie, Godbee, Going, Yodice, Godinho

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Where is the Godines family from?

You can see how Godines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godines family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godines families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Godines families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Godines's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Godines families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godines. 31% of Godines men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Godines women worked as a Housemaid. .

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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
    31%
  • Field Worker
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Godines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godines 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Godines. 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 152 military records available for the last name Godines. For the veterans among your Godines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godines lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Godines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Godines in 1955 was 33, and 8 in 2004.

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