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Godshalk Family History

Godshalk Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gottschalk or its Dutch equivalent Godschalk.

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


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Where is the Godshalk family from?

You can see how Godshalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godshalk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Godshalk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 30 Godshalk families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Godshalk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Godshalk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godshalk 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 Godshalk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godshalk. 23% of Godshalk men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Godshalk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godshalk were Laborer 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
    23%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Godshalk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Godshalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godshalk 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Godshalk. 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 414 military records available for the last name Godshalk. For the veterans among your Godshalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godshalk lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Godshalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Godshalk in 1957 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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