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Gossart Family History

Gossart 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: Gossard, Bossart, Jossart, Bossard, Cossairt, Bosshart, Goulart

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Where is the Gossart family from?

You can see how Gossart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gossart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 60 Gossart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 98% of all the recorded Gossart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gossart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossart 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 299 census records available for the last name Gossart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossart 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gossart. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gossart. For the veterans among your Gossart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossart lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Gossart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gossart in 1985 was 77, and 88 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossart 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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