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Godich Family History

Godich 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: Rodich, Polich, Rozich, Godino, Rosich, Bobich, Goldrich, Godina

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Where is the Godich family from?

You can see how Godich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Godich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Godich families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Godich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Godich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godich. 40% of Godich men worked as a Miner and 100% of Godich women worked as a Sales Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Molder
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%
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What Godich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Godich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godich 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Godich. 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 75 military records available for the last name Godich. For the veterans among your Godich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Godich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Godich in 1958 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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