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Gosal Family History

Gosal Surname Meaning

Sikh the name of a Jat clan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gosal family from?

You can see how Gosal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gosal family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gosal's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Gosal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gosal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gosal. 100% of Gosal men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Gosal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosal 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gosal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gosal. For the veterans among your Gosal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosal lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Gosal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gosal in 1979 was 67, and 70 in 2003.

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