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Gossette Family History

Gossette 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: Gossett, Cossette, Bessette, Bassette, Gassett, Bissette, Godette

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Where is the Gossette family from?

You can see how Gossette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gossette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Gossette families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Gossette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gossette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossette 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 Gossette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gossette. 50% of Gossette men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Gossette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Gossette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossette 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gossette. 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 108 military records available for the last name Gossette. For the veterans among your Gossette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossette lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gossette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gossette in 1965 was 87, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gossette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossette 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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