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Goslayds Family History

Goslayds 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: Osland, Gossard, Hollands, Goulas, Gowland, Golay, Golas, Rowlands

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Where is the Goslayds family from?

You can see how Goslayds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goslayds family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Goslayds families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goslayds's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Goslayds families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Goslayds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goslayds 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goslayds. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Goslayds. For the veterans among your Goslayds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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