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Gossip Family History

Gossip Surname Meaning

From Middle English godsib(be), godsip, gossib(be), gossip(pe), and goseppe, the term means ‘godparent’.

Later, its meaning evolved to ‘familiar acquaintance; friend’.

This term has its roots in Old English godsibb.

It was also used as a form of address.

The historical progression of the word reflects its changing social contexts and relationships.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Gossip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossip family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gossip families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Gossip families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gossip's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gossip families in 1891.
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What did your Gossip ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gossip. 100% of Gossip women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gossip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossip 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Gossip. 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 383 military records available for the last name Gossip. For the veterans among your Gossip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossip lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Gossip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gossip in 1964 was 73, and 47 in 1998.

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