This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Godlsey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Godlsey Family History

Godlsey Surname 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: Godley, Godsey, Godfrey, Bodley, Goodley, Gidley, Goldey, Woolsey

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Godlsey family from?

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

What Godlsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Godlsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godlsey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Godlsey

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Godlsey. 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.

View all Godlsey immigration records

Draft Cards

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

View all Godlsey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Godlsey family history

Discover More

What is the average Godlsey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godlsey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godlsey

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Godlsey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial