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Gostling Family History

Gostling Surname Meaning

see Gosling. see Joslin.

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


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Where is the Gostling family from?

You can see how Gostling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gostling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gostling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Gostling families living in Norfolk. This was about 34% of all the recorded Gostling's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gostling families in 1891.
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What did your Gostling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gostling. 25% of Gostling men worked as a Bricklayer and 81% of Gostling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gostling were Farm Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • General Farm Labourer
    11%
  • Shoe Finisher
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

What Gostling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gostling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gostling 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Gostling. 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 487 military records available for the last name Gostling. For the veterans among your Gostling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gostling lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Gostling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gostling in 1969 was 70, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gostling 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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