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Gossmyer Family History

Gossmyer 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: Grassmyer, Gosser, Goyer, Dosser, Rossner, Grosser, Gosse, Gasser

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Where is the Gossmyer family from?

You can see how Gossmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossmyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gossmyer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gossmyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gossmyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gossmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossmyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gossmyer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gossmyer. For the veterans among your Gossmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossmyer lifespan?

Average Gossmyer life expectancy in 1990 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossmyer 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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