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Godlis Family History

Godlis 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: Golis, Solis, Rodis, Molis, Godsil, Golin, Lollis, Golia, Godin

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Where is the Godlis family from?

You can see how Godlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godlis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Godlis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Godlis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Godlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godlis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Godlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlis 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Godlis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Godlis. For the veterans among your Godlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godlis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Godlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Godlis in 1965 was 83, and 85 in 2000.

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