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Gosvenor Family History

Gosvenor 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: Grosvenor, Governor, Gochenour, Gover, Goshen, Rosenow, Govero, Senor

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Where is the Gosvenor family from?

You can see how Gosvenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosvenor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gosvenor families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gosvenor's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gosvenor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosvenor 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 137 census records available for the last name Gosvenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosvenor 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gosvenor. 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 75 military records available for the last name Gosvenor. For the veterans among your Gosvenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosvenor lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gosvenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gosvenor in 1970 was 75, and 51 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosvenor 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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