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Godsland Family History

Godsland Surname Meaning

From a lost or unidentified place possibly in Somerset or Devon.

The place-name may derive from Middle English god ‘God’ (genitive godes) + land ‘land’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Godsland family from?

You can see how Godsland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Godsland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Godsland families living in Hampshire. This was about 6% of all the recorded Godsland's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Godsland families in 1891.
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What did your Godsland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Godsland. 70% of Godsland 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
    70%
  • Shop Assistant
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    10%

What Godsland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Godsland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsland 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Godsland. 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 Godsland. For the veterans among your Godsland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsland lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2000, in the United States, Godsland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Godsland in 1997 was 79, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godsland 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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