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Gostelow Family History

Gostelow Surname Meaning

from Gorstella in Lower Kinnerton (Cheshire) recorded as Gorstilowe in 1339.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gostelow family from?

You can see how Gostelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gostelow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gostelow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Gostelow families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gostelow's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Gostelow families in 1891.
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What did your Gostelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gostelow. 20% of Gostelow men worked as an Incapacitated and 94% of Gostelow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gostelow were General Labourer Brickworks and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Deputy County Public Assist Officer
    20%
  • General Labourer Brickworks
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gostelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gostelow 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Gostelow. 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 128 military records available for the last name Gostelow. For the veterans among your Gostelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gostelow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Gostelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gostelow in 1968 was 79, and 82 in 1988.

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