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Gossner Family History

Gossner 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: Rossner, Gassner, Glossner, Gessner, Gosser, Kostner, Messner, Dosser

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Where is the Gossner family from?

You can see how Gossner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gossner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Gossner families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gossner's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Gossner families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossner 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 Gossner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gossner. 58% of Gossner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gossner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gossner were Cheese Maker and Operator.

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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
    58%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Barbuire Operator
    15%
  • Cheese Maker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Gossner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gossner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossner 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Gossner. 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 Gossner. For the veterans among your Gossner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Gossner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gossner in 1957 was 38, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gossner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossner 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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