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Gosseline Family History

Gosseline 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: Gosselin, Gorsline, Gosline, Goessling, Gosling, Asselin, Sheline

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Where is the Gosseline family from?

You can see how Gosseline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosseline family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosseline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gosseline family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosseline's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gosseline families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosseline 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 Gosseline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosseline. 43% of Gosseline men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gosseline women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gosseline were Forester 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Glazer
    29%
  • Forester
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Gosseline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Gosseline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosseline 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gosseline. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gosseline. For the veterans among your Gosseline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosseline lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Gosseline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gosseline in 1988 was 69, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosseline 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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