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Gosom Family History

Gosom 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: Gossom, Som, Good, Gogol, Doom, Toso, Gosse, Golob, Rosol, Boom

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Where is the Gosom family from?

You can see how Gosom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gosom families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gosom's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gosom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosom 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 55 census records available for the last name Gosom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosom 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 Gosom. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gosom. For the veterans among your Gosom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosom lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Gosom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gosom in 1993 was 91, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosom 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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