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Gosain Family History

Gosain 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: Gosdin, Goslin, Husain, Joslin, Goman, Gosling, Govan, Gowan, Hoskin

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Where is the Gosain family from?

You can see how Gosain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gosain family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosain's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Gosain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosain 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 Gosain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gosain. 100% of Gosain women worked as an Assembler.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Gosain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gosain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosain 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gosain. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gosain. For the veterans among your Gosain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gosain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gosain in 1965 was 48, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gosain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosain 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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