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Godsave Family History

Godsave Surname Meaning

from Middle English (on) Godes half ‘(on) God's behalf (for) God's sake’ applied to someone who frequently used this expression.

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


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You can see how Godsave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsave family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Godsave families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Godsave families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Godsave's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Godsave families in 1891.
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What did your Godsave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godsave. 100% of Godsave 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Godsave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsave 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 Godsave. 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 65 military records available for the last name Godsave. For the veterans among your Godsave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsave lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Godsave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Godsave in 1948 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godsave 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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