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Goessling Family History

Goessling Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Gösling from the personal name Gozzelin or from a pet form of Gozzo a short form of Gozzelin.

Alternatively it may be from a short form of the personal names Goswin, Gossold, or Gotfrid (see Gottfried) which belong to the southwestern part of the country.

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


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Where is the Goessling family from?

You can see how Goessling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goessling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goessling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Goessling families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Goessling's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Goessling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goessling 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 Goessling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goessling. 20% of Goessling men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Goessling women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goessling were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Goessling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goessling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goessling 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Goessling. 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 289 military records available for the last name Goessling. For the veterans among your Goessling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goessling lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Goessling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Goessling in 1941 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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