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Gosner Family History

Gosner 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, Cosner, Mosner, Gasner, Gesner

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Where is the Gosner family from?

You can see how Gosner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Gosner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gosner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gosner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gosner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosner. 67% of Gosner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gosner women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gosner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gosner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosner 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Gosner. 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 249 military records available for the last name Gosner. For the veterans among your Gosner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gosner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gosner in 1962 was 76, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gosner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosner 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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