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Gosslin Family History

Gosslin 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, Joslin, Goessling, Gosling, Golin, Gosdin, Rossin

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Where is the Gosslin family from?

You can see how Gosslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosslin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gosslin family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gosslin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gosslin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosslin 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 Gosslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosslin. 29% of Gosslin men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gosslin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gosslin were Loom Fixer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Shoe Worker
    10%
  • Loom Fixer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Gosslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gosslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosslin 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Gosslin. 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 85 military records available for the last name Gosslin. For the veterans among your Gosslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosslin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Gosslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gosslin in 1970 was 71, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosslin 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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