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Godbolt Family History

Godbolt Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): variant of Godbold.

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


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Where is the Godbolt family from?

You can see how Godbolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godbolt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godbolt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Godbolt families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Godbolt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godbolt families in 1891.
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What did your Godbolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godbolt. 72% of Godbolt men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Godbolt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godbolt were Builder (retired) and House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Builder (retired)
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Home Duties
    7%
  • House Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Godbolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godbolt 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Godbolt. 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 539 military records available for the last name Godbolt. For the veterans among your Godbolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godbolt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Godbolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Godbolt in 1953 was 49, and 18 in 2004.

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