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Godschall Family History

Godschall 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: Godshall, Gotschall, Godshalk, Gotshall, Gottschall, Wobschall

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Where is the Godschall family from?

You can see how Godschall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godschall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Godschall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Godschall families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Godschall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Godschall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godschall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godschall ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Godschall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godschall 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Godschall. 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 38 military records available for the last name Godschall. For the veterans among your Godschall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godschall lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Godschall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Godschall in 1970 was 89, and 58 in 2002.

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