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Goslyne Family History

Goslyne 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: Gosline, Gosling, Goslin, Goyne, Gorsline, Joslyn, Goslee, Coyne

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Where is the Goslyne family from?

You can see how Goslyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goslyne family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goslyne families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Goslyne family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goslyne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goslyne families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Goslyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goslyne 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goslyne. 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 5 military records available for the last name Goslyne. For the veterans among your Goslyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goslyne lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Goslyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Goslyne in 1974 was 82, and 78 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goslyne 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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