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Godus Family History

Godus 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: Rodes, Goda, Godel, Rodis, Lodes, Bonus, Rodas, Gaus, Hodes, Golub

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Where is the Godus family from?

You can see how Godus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Godus families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Godus's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Godus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Godus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godus 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Godus. 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 11 military records available for the last name Godus. For the veterans among your Godus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Godus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Godus in 1966 was 84, and 77 in 1988.

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