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Godsall Family History

Godsall Surname Meaning

see Godsell.

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


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Where is the Godsall family from?

You can see how Godsall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Godsall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Godsall families living in Herefordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Godsall's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Godsall families in 1891.
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What did your Godsall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Godsall. 32% of Godsall men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Godsall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godsall were Boot Repairer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Boot Repairer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Godsall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsall 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Godsall. 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 356 military records available for the last name Godsall. For the veterans among your Godsall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Godsall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Godsall in 1968 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

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