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Godell Family History

Godell Surname Meaning

see Godel.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Godell family from?

You can see how Godell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Godell families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Godell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Godell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Godell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godell. 100% of Godell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Godell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Godell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godell 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Godell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Godell. For the veterans among your Godell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Godell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Godell in 1955 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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