Origins of the Godsall surname
About the Godsalls
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Interesting facts about Godsall
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Godsall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
Who were Godsalls most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Godsalls.
What are the most common Godsall first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Godsalls
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Godsalls in 1921
Dressmaker
19
Housekeeper
16
Domestic Servant
12
Laundress
12
Servant
11
Common male occupations for Godsalls in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
30
Farrier
18
Carpenter
17
Farmer
17
Farm Labourer
15
