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Godsey Family History

Godsey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Goetze.

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


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Where is the Godsey family from?

You can see how Godsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Godsey families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Godsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godsey 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 Godsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godsey. 27% of Godsey men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Godsey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godsey were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Godsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Godsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsey 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Godsey. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Godsey. For the veterans among your Godsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsey lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Godsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Godsey in 1946 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godsey 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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