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Godsell Family History

Godsell Name Meaning

English (southern): habitational name from Godsell Farm (Wiltshire) Godshill (Isle of Wight) or Godshill (Hampshire). See also Goodsell .

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


Similar surnames: Goodsell, Gesell, Godel, Gorrell, Rosell, Odell, Bodell, Godsil

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Where is the Godsell family from?

You can see how Godsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Godsell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Godsell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Godsell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godsell. 23% of Godsell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Godsell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godsell were Manager and Maid. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Godsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsell 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 Godsell. 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 909 military records available for the last name Godsell. For the veterans among your Godsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Godsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Godsell in 1961 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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