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Gos Family History

Gos 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: Kos, Bos, Ros, Goy, Go, Glos, Gros, Goos, Goss, Goes

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Where is the Gos family from?

You can see how Gos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Gos families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gos's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gos 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 Gos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gos. 50% of Gos men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gos women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gos were Clerk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Construction Work
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gos 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Gos. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gos. For the veterans among your Gos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gos in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gos 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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