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Goshay Family History

Goshay Surname Meaning

Possibly a variant of Gosha a surname of French origin. The surname Goshay is found mainly among African Americans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goshay family from?

You can see how Goshay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goshay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goshay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Goshay families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Goshay's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goshay families in 1891.
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What did your Goshay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goshay. 100% of Goshay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goshay women worked as a Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Goshay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Goshay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goshay 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Goshay. 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 85 military records available for the last name Goshay. For the veterans among your Goshay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goshay lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Goshay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Goshay in 1959 was 48, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goshay 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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