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Godawski Family History

Godawski Name 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: Morawski, Goralski, Wodarski, Godlewski, Glodowski, Borawski

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Where is the Godawski family from?

You can see how Godawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Godawski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Godawski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Godawski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godawski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godawski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Godawski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Godawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godawski 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Godawski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Godawski. For the veterans among your Godawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godawski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Godawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Godawski in 1968 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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