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Gosne Family History

Gosne 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: Gosney, Gosse, Gose, Goyne, Gong, Rose, Fosse, Hone, Hose, Coyne

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Where is the Gosne family from?

You can see how Gosne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosne family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gosne families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gosne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gosne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosne 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 33 census records available for the last name Gosne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosne 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gosne. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gosne. For the veterans among your Gosne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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