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Goshen Family History

Goshen Surname Meaning

Jewish (Israeli): from the name of the Biblical Land of Goshen (Genesis 410), a Hebraicized form of some original Ashkenazic surname.

Americanized form of North German Göschen: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Gottschalk.

See Gosch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goshen family from?

You can see how Goshen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goshen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goshen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Goshen families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Goshen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goshen families in 1891.
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What did your Goshen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Independent Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goshen. 100% of Goshen women worked as an Independent Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Independent Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goshen 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Goshen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goshen. For the veterans among your Goshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goshen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Goshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goshen in 1957 was 58, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goshen 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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