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Gosie Family History

Gosie 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: Gosse, Gose, Rosie, Hosie, Rose, Fosse, Hose, Cosse, Gore, Gorse

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Where is the Gosie family from?

You can see how Gosie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gosie families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosie's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gosie families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Gosie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosie 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gosie. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gosie. For the veterans among your Gosie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosie lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Gosie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gosie in 1992 was 55, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosie 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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