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Gossen Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Goossen .

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


Similar surnames: Goosen, Rossen, Posen, Goossen, Fossen, Gosson, Gosser, Grossen

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Where is the Gossen family from?

You can see how Gossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gossen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gossen families living in Shropshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gossen's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Gossen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gossen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gossen. 36% of Gossen men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Gossen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gossen were Clerk and Cashier. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    39%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Cashier
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossen 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Gossen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 597 military records available for the last name Gossen. For the veterans among your Gossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gossen in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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