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Godshall Family History

Godshall Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Gottschall a variant of Gottschalk.

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


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Where is the Godshall family from?

You can see how Godshall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godshall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Godshall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Godshall families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Godshall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Godshall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godshall 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 Godshall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godshall. 13% of Godshall men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Godshall women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godshall were Clerk 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

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    38%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • School Teacher
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Godshall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Godshall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godshall 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Godshall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Godshall. For the veterans among your Godshall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godshall lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Godshall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Godshall in 1946 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godshall 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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