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Gosell Family History

Gosell 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: Gesell, Rosell, Gowell, Gosnell, Gsell, Oswell, Sell, Godel, Goodsell

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Where is the Gosell family from?

You can see how Gosell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gosell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gosell families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gosell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gosell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosell 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 162 census records available for the last name Gosell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosell 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 Gosell. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gosell. For the veterans among your Gosell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gosell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gosell in 1963 was 73, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosell 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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