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Gossn Family History

Gossn 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: Gosse, Goss, Gosson, Gossen, Ross, Moss, Fosse, Gross, Oss, Cosse

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Where is the Gossn family from?

You can see how Gossn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gossn family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Gossn's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gossn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossn 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 Gossn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gossn. 100% of Gossn men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gossn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossn 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gossn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gossn. For the veterans among your Gossn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gossn

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