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Gosmer Family History

Gosmer 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: Gomer, Osmer, Hosmer, Gosser, Oster, Sommer, Homer, Gower, Dormer

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Where is the Gosmer family from?

You can see how Gosmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gosmer families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosmer's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Gosmer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Gosmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosmer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gosmer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gosmer. For the veterans among your Gosmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosmer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Gosmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gosmer in 1971 was 60, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosmer 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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