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Gosby Family History

Gosby Surname Meaning

see Gosbee.

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


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Where is the Gosby family from?

You can see how Gosby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Gosby families living in Kent. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gosby's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gosby families in 1891.
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What did your Gosby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gosby. 25% of Gosby men worked as an Incapacitated and 82% of Gosby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gosby were Carpenter and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • Captstan Setter Operator
    25%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Kitchen Hand
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gosby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosby 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Gosby. 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 193 military records available for the last name Gosby. For the veterans among your Gosby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosby lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gosby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gosby in 1959 was 54, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosby 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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