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Goslain Family History

Goslain 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, Joslin, Gosling, Golin, Gosdin, Costain, Gosman, Gollin

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Where is the Goslain family from?

You can see how Goslain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goslain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Goslain families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Goslain's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goslain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goslain 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 9 census records available for the last name Goslain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goslain 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goslain. 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 Goslain. For the veterans among your Goslain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goslain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goslain 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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