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Godsal Family History

Godsal Surname Meaning

see Godsell.

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


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Where is the Godsal family from?

You can see how Godsal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Godsal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Godsal families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Godsal's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Godsal families in 1891.
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What did your Godsal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godsal. 50% of Godsal women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Godsal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsal 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Godsal. 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 127 military records available for the last name Godsal. For the veterans among your Godsal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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