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Godsell Family History

Godsell Surname Meaning

English (southern): habitational name from Godsell Farm (Wiltshire) Godshill (Isle of Wight) or Godshill (Hampshire). See also Goodsell.

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


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Where is the Godsell family from?

You can see how Godsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Godsell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Godsell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Godsell families in 1891.
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What did your Godsell 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 Godsell. 30% of Godsell men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Godsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godsell were Wilton Carpet Weaver and Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Railway Clerk
    10%
  • Wilton Carpet Weaver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Godsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Godsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Godsell. 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 909 military records available for the last name Godsell. For the veterans among your Godsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Godsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Godsell in 1961 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godsell 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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