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Goslett Family History

Goslett Surname Meaning

variant of Coslett with voicing of /k/ to /g/.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Goslett family from?

You can see how Goslett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goslett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goslett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Goslett families living in Middlesex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Goslett's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Goslett families in 1891.
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What did your Goslett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goslett. 100% of Goslett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goslett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goslett 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Goslett. 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 78 military records available for the last name Goslett. For the veterans among your Goslett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goslett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Goslett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goslett in 1967 was 76, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goslett 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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