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Godsby Family History

Godsby 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: Gadsby, Godby, Goldsby, Godsey, Goosby, Mosby, Godsil, Grodsky, Godoy

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Where is the Godsby family from?

You can see how Godsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Godsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Godsby families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Godsby's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Godsby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Godsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godsby. 100% of Godsby men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Godsby women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Godsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godsby 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Godsby. 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 65 military records available for the last name Godsby. For the veterans among your Godsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godsby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Godsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Godsby in 1962 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godsby 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.

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