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Goskowski Family History

Goskowski 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: Kosakowski, Borkowski, Osowski, Mosakowski, Kosowski, Laskowski

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Where is the Goskowski family from?

You can see how Goskowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goskowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goskowski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goskowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goskowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goskowski 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 85 census records available for the last name Goskowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goskowski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Goskowski. 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 35 military records available for the last name Goskowski. For the veterans among your Goskowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goskowski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Goskowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goskowski in 1971 was 66, and 80 in 2001.

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