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Godsil Family History

Godsil Surname Meaning

English: usual spelling in Ireland of English Godsell a habitational name from Godsell Farm (Wiltshire) Godshill (Isle of Wight) or Godshill (Hampshire).

See also Goodsell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Godsil family from?

You can see how Godsil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Godsil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Godsil family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Godsil's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Godsil families in 1891.
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What did your Godsil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godsil. 100% of Godsil 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 Godsil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsil 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Godsil. 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 338 military records available for the last name Godsil. For the veterans among your Godsil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Godsil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Godsil in 1963 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godsil 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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