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Gosdey Family History

Gosdey 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, Goldey, Goudey, Goody, Mosley, Goewey, Godel, Golder, Goede

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Where is the Gosdey family from?

You can see how Gosdey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosdey family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gosdey family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosdey's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gosdey families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gosdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosdey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gosdey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gosdey. For the veterans among your Gosdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosdey lifespan?

Average Gosdey life expectancy in 1964 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosdey 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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