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Gossie Family History

Gossie 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: Gosse, Bossie, Rossie, Fosse, Cosse, Gorse, Bosse, Godsil, Goldie

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Where is the Gossie family from?

You can see how Gossie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gossie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 7 Gossie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gossie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gossie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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What did your Gossie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ranching and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gossie. 100% of Gossie men worked as a Ranching and 100% of Gossie women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Ranching
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Gossie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Gossie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossie 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gossie. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gossie. For the veterans among your Gossie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gossie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gossie in 1963 was 66, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gossie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossie 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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