This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gostoff family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gostoff Family History

Gostoff 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: Kostoff, Rosoff, Stoff, Osthoff, Kossoff, Ostroff, Boston, Orloff

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gostoff family from?

You can see how Gostoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gostoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gostoff family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gostoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gostoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gostoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gostoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Gostoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gostoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gostoff

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Gostoff. 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.

View all Gostoff immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Gostoff. For the veterans among your Gostoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gostoff military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gostoff family history

Discover More

What is the average Gostoff lifespan?

Average Gostoff life expectancy in 1963 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gostoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gostoff 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gostoff family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial