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Gohs Family History

Gohs 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: Gohr, Gohl, Goos, Goss, Goes, Gohn, Grohs, Goh, Vohs, Ohs

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Where is the Gohs family from?

You can see how Gohs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gohs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gohs families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gohs's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Gohs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohs 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 Gohs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gohs. 29% of Gohs men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gohs women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gohs were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Steam Fitter
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Gohs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Gohs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohs 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Gohs. 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 164 military records available for the last name Gohs. For the veterans among your Gohs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gohs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gohs in 1963 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohs 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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