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Goshorn Family History

Goshorn Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Ganshorn. Compare Gosorn.

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


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Where is the Goshorn family from?

You can see how Goshorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goshorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goshorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Goshorn families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Goshorn's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Goshorn families in 1891.
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What did your Goshorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goshorn. 29% of Goshorn men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Goshorn women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goshorn were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goshorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goshorn 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Goshorn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goshorn. For the veterans among your Goshorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goshorn lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Goshorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goshorn in 1952 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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