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Ghosh Family History

Ghosh Surname Meaning

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Kayastha occupational name from Sanskrit ghoṣa ‘cowherd’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ghosh family from?

You can see how Ghosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghosh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ghosh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Ghosh families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ghosh's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Ghosh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghosh 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 Ghosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ghosh. 34% of Ghosh men worked as a Student and 100% of Ghosh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Student
    34%
  • Medical Practitioner
    23%
  • Medical Practioner
    23%
  • Research Scholar
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ghosh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ghosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghosh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ghosh. 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 183 military records available for the last name Ghosh. For the veterans among your Ghosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghosh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ghosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ghosh in 1969 was 86, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghosh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghosh 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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