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Goslin Family History

Goslin Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Joslin. French: variant of Gosselin and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

South German (Göslin): from a pet form of any of several personal names formed with Gos- for example Gossbert (see Goss).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goslin family from?

You can see how Goslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Goslin families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Goslin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goslin families in 1891.
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What did your Goslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goslin. 100% of Goslin men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Goslin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • School Teacher
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Goslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Goslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goslin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goslin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goslin. For the veterans among your Goslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goslin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Goslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Goslin in 1944 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goslin 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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