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Gosnay Family History

Gosnay Surname Meaning

see Gosney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gosnay family from?

You can see how Gosnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosnay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosnay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Gosnay families living in Yorkshire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Gosnay's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gosnay families in 1891.
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What did your Gosnay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gosnay. 92% of Gosnay 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
    92%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

What Gosnay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gosnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosnay 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Gosnay. 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 193 military records available for the last name Gosnay. For the veterans among your Gosnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosnay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gosnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gosnay in 1970 was 81, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosnay 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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