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Gosselyn Family History

Gosselyn 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, Josselyn, Gossen, Fossey, Asselin, Gosney, Cossey, Fossen

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Where is the Gosselyn family from?

You can see how Gosselyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosselyn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosselyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gosselyn family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosselyn's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gosselyn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosselyn 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 76 census records available for the last name Gosselyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosselyn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gosselyn. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gosselyn. For the veterans among your Gosselyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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