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Godsy Family History

Godsy 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: Godoy, Godby, Godsey, Goody, Body, Goy, Goda, Godel, Gorse, Gorny

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Where is the Godsy family from?

You can see how Godsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Godsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Godsy families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Godsy's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Godsy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godsy 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 Godsy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godsy. 100% of Godsy 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 Godsy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Godsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsy 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Godsy. 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 83 military records available for the last name Godsy. For the veterans among your Godsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Godsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Godsy in 1965 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godsy 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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