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Gosnold Family History

Gosnold Surname Meaning

English: late medieval or post-medieval variant of Gosnell with excrescent -d.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gosnold family from?

You can see how Gosnold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosnold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosnold families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gosnold families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gosnold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gosnold families in 1891.
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What did your Gosnold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gosnold. 100% of Gosnold 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gosnold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosnold 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Gosnold. 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 73 military records available for the last name Gosnold. For the veterans among your Gosnold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosnold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gosnold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gosnold in 1964 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosnold 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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