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Gospel Family History

Gospel Surname Meaning

perhaps a metathesized form of Gopsill.

perhaps from Middle English gospel(le) ‘Gospel’ for one who habitually used a phrase such as all is not gospel: see MED.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gospel family from?

You can see how Gospel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gospel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gospel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Gospel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Gospel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gospel families in 1891.
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What did your Gospel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gospel. 50% of Gospel men worked as a Horseman and 93% of Gospel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gospel were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gospel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gospel 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Gospel. 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 453 military records available for the last name Gospel. For the veterans among your Gospel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gospel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gospel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gospel in 1966 was 70, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gospel 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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