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Gosbey Family History

Gosbey 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: Gosney, Godbey, Mosley, Goewey, Mosby, Gobel, Fossey, Bosley, Cossey

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Where is the Gosbey family from?

You can see how Gosbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gosbey families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosbey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gosbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Gosbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosbey 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gosbey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gosbey. For the veterans among your Gosbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosbey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gosbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gosbey in 1965 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosbey 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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