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Gosien Family History

Gosien 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: Goshen, Gossen, Osten, Osen, Kosten, Goren, Rosen, Holien, Gosney

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Where is the Gosien family from?

You can see how Gosien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosien families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gosien family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosien's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gosien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosien 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 33 census records available for the last name Gosien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosien 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gosien. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gosien. For the veterans among your Gosien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosien lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1978, in the United States, Gosien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gosien in 1976 was 82, and 64 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosien 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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