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Gooshaw Family History

Gooshaw 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: Hoshaw, Forshaw, Gosha, Goosman, Croshaw, Goodman, Grosh, Shaw

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Where is the Gooshaw family from?

You can see how Gooshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gooshaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gooshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gooshaw families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gooshaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gooshaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gooshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Gooshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gooshaw 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gooshaw. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gooshaw. For the veterans among your Gooshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gooshaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gooshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gooshaw in 1965 was 64, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gooshaw 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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