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Goslan Family History

Goslan 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, Gosman, Golan, Osman, Gorman, Joslin, Kosman, Rosman, Osland

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Where is the Goslan family from?

You can see how Goslan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goslan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goslan families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Goslan family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Goslan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Goslan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goslan 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 243 census records available for the last name Goslan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goslan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Goslan. 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 30 military records available for the last name Goslan. For the veterans among your Goslan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goslan lifespan?

Average Goslan life expectancy in 2000 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goslan 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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