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Goscomb Family History

Goscomb Surname Meaning

see Goscombe.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Goscomb family from?

You can see how Goscomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goscomb family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Goscomb families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Goscomb's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Goscomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goscomb 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 Goscomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goscomb. 100% of Goscomb men worked as a Painter decorator and 100% of Goscomb 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goscomb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Goscomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goscomb 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Goscomb. 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 50 military records available for the last name Goscomb. For the veterans among your Goscomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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