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Goska Family History

Goska 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: Gaska, Gosha, Noska, Gosda, Gorka, Koska, Gosa, Laska, Rosa, Posa

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Where is the Goska family from?

You can see how Goska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goska family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goska family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goska's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goska families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goska. 20% of Goska men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Goska women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Butcher
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Boiler Maker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Goska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Goska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goska 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Goska. 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 70 military records available for the last name Goska. For the veterans among your Goska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Goska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goska in 1966 was 84, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goska 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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