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Gosker Family History

Gosker 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: Gouker, Gosser, Asker, Oster, Gower, Koster, Noser, Gockel, Doster

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Where is the Gosker family from?

You can see how Gosker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gosker family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosker's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gosker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosker 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 Gosker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosker. 63% of Gosker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gosker women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gosker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Gosker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosker 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Gosker. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gosker. For the veterans among your Gosker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gosker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gosker in 1968 was 47, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gosker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosker 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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