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Godowski Family History

Godowski 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: Glodowski, Borowski, Podolski, Sadowski, Osowski, Ogonowski

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Where is the Godowski family from?

You can see how Godowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Godowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Godowski families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Godowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Godowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godowski. 20% of Godowski men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Godowski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godowski were Spot Welder and Beautician. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Spot Welder
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Beautician
    40%
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What Godowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Godowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godowski 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Godowski. 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 42 military records available for the last name Godowski. For the veterans among your Godowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godowski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Godowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Godowski in 1971 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

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