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Gosly Family History

Gosly 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: Golly, Gold, Goody, Mosley, Goy, Mosby, Gole, Polly, Goll, Holly

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Where is the Gosly family from?

You can see how Gosly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gosly families living in Vermont. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gosly's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Gosly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosly 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 87 census records available for the last name Gosly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosly 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gosly. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gosly. For the veterans among your Gosly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosly 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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