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Gostow Family History

Gostow 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: Boston, Poston, Koslow, Gaston, Roston, Goto, Ostrow, Agosto, Foston

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Where is the Gostow family from?

You can see how Gostow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gostow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gostow families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gostow's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gostow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gostow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Gostow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gostow 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gostow. 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 military records available for the last name Gostow. For the veterans among your Gostow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gostow lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Gostow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gostow in 1986 was 74, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gostow 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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