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Gossenauer Family History

Gossenauer 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: Obenauer, Reisenauer, Rosenbauer, Hasenauer, Gochenaur, Gochnauer

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Where is the Gossenauer family from?

You can see how Gossenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossenauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gossenauer family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gossenauer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gossenauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossenauer 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 12 census records available for the last name Gossenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossenauer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gossenauer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gossenauer. For the veterans among your Gossenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossenauer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Gossenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gossenauer in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossenauer 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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