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Godson Name Meaning

English: variant of Goodson 1 2 and West African (Ghana): translation into English of the Akan name Nyameba ‘son of God’.

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


Similar surnames: Goodson, Gosson, Gadson, Hodson, Goldson, Golson, Dodson, Gordon

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Where is the Godson family from?

You can see how Godson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Godson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 54 Godson families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Godson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Godson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Godson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Godson. 39% of Godson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Labourer
    27%
  • Contractor
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Godson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godson 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 Godson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Godson. For the veterans among your Godson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Godson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Godson in 1965 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

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