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Godsel Family History

Godsel 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: Godel, Godsil, Godsey, Giesel, Gockel, Goodsell, Gorse, Model, Kosel

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Where is the Godsel family from?

You can see how Godsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Godsel families living in Middlesex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Godsel's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Godsel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godsel 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 Godsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godsel. 100% of Godsel men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Godsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Godsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Godsel. 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 23 military records available for the last name Godsel. For the veterans among your Godsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Godsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Godsel in 1978 was 68, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godsel 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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