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Goshell Family History

Goshell 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: Gosnell, Oshell, Voshell, Boshell, Oswell, Gesell, Rishell, Voshall

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Where is the Goshell family from?

You can see how Goshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goshell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goshell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goshell families living in Maryland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Goshell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Goshell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goshell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Goshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goshell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Goshell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Goshell. For the veterans among your Goshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goshell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Goshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goshell in 1966 was 60, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goshell 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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