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Gopsill Family History

Gopsill Surname Meaning

from Gopsall (Leics) recorded as Gopeshille in 1086 (Domesday Book).

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


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Where is the Gopsill family from?

You can see how Gopsill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gopsill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gopsill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Gopsill families living in Warwickshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gopsill's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gopsill families in 1891.
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What did your Gopsill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gopsill. 94% of Gopsill 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gopsill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gopsill 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Gopsill. 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 82 military records available for the last name Gopsill. For the veterans among your Gopsill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gopsill lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Gopsill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gopsill in 1972 was 77, and 93 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gopsill 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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