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Gosko Family History

Gosko 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: Bosko, Kosko, Mosko, Gasko, Rosko, Nosko, Koski, Misko, Mosco, Mosso

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Where is the Gosko family from?

You can see how Gosko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gosko families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gosko's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gosko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosko 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 Gosko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gosko. 100% of Gosko men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gosko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Gosko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosko 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gosko. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gosko. For the veterans among your Gosko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Gosko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gosko in 1962 was 71, and 81 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gosko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosko 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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