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Goslant Family History

Goslant 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: Osland, Galant, Gallant, Gosling, Goslin, Goulart, Gosman, Gowland

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Where is the Goslant family from?

You can see how Goslant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goslant family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goslant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Goslant family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Goslant's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Goslant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goslant 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 Goslant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goslant. 100% of Goslant men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Goslant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Goslant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goslant 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Goslant. 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 62 military records available for the last name Goslant. For the veterans among your Goslant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goslant lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Goslant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goslant in 1968 was 87, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goslant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goslant 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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