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Gosaon Family History

Gosaon 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: Gosson, Gordon, Boston, Poston, Goman, Govan, Gowan, Gaston, Posson

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Where is the Gosaon family from?

You can see how Gosaon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosaon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gosaon family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosaon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gosaon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Gosaon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosaon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gosaon. 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 military records available for the last name Gosaon. For the veterans among your Gosaon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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