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Goselin Family History

Goselin 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: Goslin, Gosselin, Joslin, Gosling, Asselin, Gamelin, Golin, Selin

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Where is the Goselin family from?

You can see how Goselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goselin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goselin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Goselin families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goselin's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Goselin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goselin 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 Goselin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goselin. 43% of Goselin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Goselin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goselin were Farmer and New Worker.

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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
    43%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Goselin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goselin 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Goselin. 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 113 military records available for the last name Goselin. For the veterans among your Goselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goselin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Goselin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Goselin in 1969 was 52, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goselin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goselin 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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