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Gostlin Family History

Gostlin 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, Joslin, Gatlin, Gosling, Ostling, Golin, Gosdin, Costain

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Where is the Gostlin family from?

You can see how Gostlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gostlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gostlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gostlin families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gostlin's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Gostlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gostlin 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 Gostlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gostlin. 100% of Gostlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gostlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Gostlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gostlin 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gostlin. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gostlin. For the veterans among your Gostlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gostlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gostlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gostlin in 1965 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gostlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gostlin 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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