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Godsie Family History

Godsie 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: Godsil, Geddie, Gorse, Gosse, Goldie, Godin, Boddie, Godkin, Gose

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Where is the Godsie family from?

You can see how Godsie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godsie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Godsie family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Godsie's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Godsie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godsie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Godsie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsie 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Godsie. 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 32 military records available for the last name Godsie. For the veterans among your Godsie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Godsie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Godsie in 1967 was 91, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godsie 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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