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Gosslein Family History

Gosslein 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: Goslin, Gosselin, Goeglein, Gossen, Joslin, Holstein, Goldstein

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Where is the Gosslein family from?

You can see how Gosslein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosslein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gosslein family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gosslein's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Gosslein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosslein 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 71 census records available for the last name Gosslein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosslein 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gosslein. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gosslein. For the veterans among your Gosslein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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