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Gosslee Family History

Gosslee 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: Goslee, Gosse, Bossler, Rossler, Gassler, Fossler, Kossler, Gussler

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Where is the Gosslee family from?

You can see how Gosslee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosslee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosslee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gosslee families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gosslee's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gosslee families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Gosslee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosslee 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gosslee. 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 115 military records available for the last name Gosslee. For the veterans among your Gosslee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosslee lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Gosslee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gosslee in 1968 was 91, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosslee 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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