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Godsmark Family History

Godsmark Surname Meaning

From Middle English Godes mark ‘God's mark’ which is recorded in 13th-century texts as a term for the symbolic tonsure or shaven head of a priest or monk.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Godsmark family from?

You can see how Godsmark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsmark family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godsmark families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Godsmark families living in Sussex. This was about 34% of all the recorded Godsmark's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Godsmark families in 1891.
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What did your Godsmark ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godsmark. 28% of Godsmark men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 86% of Godsmark women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godsmark were Lorry Driver and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    28%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Telephone Engineer
    19%
  • Lorry Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Soap Plodding
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

What Godsmark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Godsmark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsmark 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Godsmark. 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 396 military records available for the last name Godsmark. For the veterans among your Godsmark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsmark lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Godsmark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Godsmark in 1965 was 87, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godsmark 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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