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Godschalk Family History

Godschalk 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: Godshalk, Gottschalk, Godshall, Gotschall, Schalk, Koschak, Gotshall

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Where is the Godschalk family from?

You can see how Godschalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godschalk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Godschalk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Godschalk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Godschalk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Godschalk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godschalk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godschalk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godschalk. 50% of Godschalk men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Godschalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godschalk 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Godschalk. 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 71 military records available for the last name Godschalk. For the veterans among your Godschalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godschalk lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Godschalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Godschalk in 1977 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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