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Gohsman Family History

Gohsman 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: Gohman, Goosman, Gosman, Gossman, Osman, Goodman, Gorman, Kosman

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Where is the Gohsman family from?

You can see how Gohsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohsman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gohsman family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gohsman's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Gohsman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohsman 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 Gohsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Moulder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gohsman. 50% of Gohsman men worked as a Moulder.

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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

  • Moulder
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Gohsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Gohsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohsman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gohsman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gohsman. For the veterans among your Gohsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohsman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gohsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gohsman in 1962 was 27, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gohsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohsman 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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