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Godcharles Family History

Godcharles Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Charles, Gokhale, Goethals, Charley, St. Charles, Goncalves, Carles

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Where is the Godcharles family from?

You can see how Godcharles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godcharles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godcharles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Godcharles families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Godcharles's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Godcharles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godcharles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godcharles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telephone Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godcharles. 100% of Godcharles women worked as a Telephone Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Godcharles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godcharles 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 Godcharles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Godcharles. For the veterans among your Godcharles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godcharles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Godcharles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Godcharles in 1964 was 87, and 66 in 2004.

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