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Godsen Family History

Godsen 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: Godden, Goosen, Godsey, Gossen, Olsen, Boden, Godel, Goodson, Gorse

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Where is the Godsen family from?

You can see how Godsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godsen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Godsen families living in Maine. This was about 73% of all the recorded Godsen's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Godsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godsen. 100% of Godsen men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Godsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsen 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Godsen. 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 29 military records available for the last name Godsen. For the veterans among your Godsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Godsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Godsen in 1962 was 72, and 94 in 2002.

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