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Gosciniak Family History

Gosciniak 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: Goscinski, Dominiak, Gorniak, Koscielniak, Marciniak, Gornik

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Where is the Gosciniak family from?

You can see how Gosciniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosciniak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gosciniak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gosciniak family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosciniak's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Gosciniak families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosciniak 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 Gosciniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gosciniak. 59% of Gosciniak men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%

What Gosciniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Gosciniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosciniak 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Gosciniak. 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 195 military records available for the last name Gosciniak. For the veterans among your Gosciniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosciniak lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Gosciniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gosciniak in 1955 was 34, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gosciniak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosciniak 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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