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Goswell Family History

Goswell Surname Meaning

Probably from Goswell, a lost place whose name is preserved in that of Goswell Road and Lane in Windsor (Berks).

From Goosewell in Plymstock (Devon).

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


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Where is the Goswell family from?

You can see how Goswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goswell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goswell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Goswell families living in Berkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Goswell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Goswell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goswell 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 Goswell 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 Goswell. 30% of Goswell men worked as a Bricklayer and 80% of Goswell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goswell were Painter 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
    30%
  • At School
    12%
  • Tea Warehouseman
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Goswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goswell 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Goswell. 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 338 military records available for the last name Goswell. For the veterans among your Goswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goswell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Goswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goswell in 1968 was 48, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goswell 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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