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Goshert Family History

Goshert Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Gosshart from the ancient Germanic personal name Gozzo (see Gosse).

It combines the elements of Gozzo and hart, which translates to ‘hard, brave, strong’ in English.

This name reflects characteristics often associated with strength and valor.

The etymological roots highlight the importance of personal names in conveying identity and heritage.

Overall, Gosshart represents a rich historical context within Germanic naming traditions.

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


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Where is the Goshert family from?

You can see how Goshert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goshert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goshert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Goshert family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goshert's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Goshert families in 1841.
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What did your Goshert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goshert. 27% of Goshert men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Goshert women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goshert were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

What Goshert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goshert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goshert 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Goshert. 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 275 military records available for the last name Goshert. For the veterans among your Goshert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goshert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goshert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goshert in 1962 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goshert 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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