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Gosnear Family History

Gosnear 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, Rosner, Posner, Hosner, Gosnell, Cosner, Mosner, Gasner

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Where is the Gosnear family from?

You can see how Gosnear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosnear family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gosnear families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosnear's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gosnear families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gosnear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosnear 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gosnear. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gosnear. For the veterans among your Gosnear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosnear lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Gosnear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gosnear in 1974 was 73, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosnear 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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