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Godsden Family History

Godsden Surname 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: Gadsden, Godden, Golden, Gosdin, Goshen, Goossen, Odden, Hodsdon

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Where is the Godsden family from?

You can see how Godsden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Godsden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Godsden families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Godsden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godsden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godsden 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 Godsden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godsden. 100% of Godsden 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 267 census records available for the last name Godsden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsden 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Godsden. 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 21 military records available for the last name Godsden. For the veterans among your Godsden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godsden 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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