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Goshor Family History

Goshor 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: Goshorn, Gohr, Shor, Gasior, Goshen, Gosha, Sochor, Goshert, Bosher

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Where is the Goshor family from?

You can see how Goshor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goshor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goshor family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goshor's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Goshor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goshor 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 24 census records available for the last name Goshor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goshor 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goshor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goshor. For the veterans among your Goshor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goshor lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Goshor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goshor in 1988 was 42, and 38 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goshor 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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