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Goslow Family History

Goslow 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: Koslow, Golob, Maslow, Kozlow, Goslin, Glow, Rossow, Anslow, Solow

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Where is the Goslow family from?

You can see how Goslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goslow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goslow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goslow families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Goslow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goslow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goslow 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 Goslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goslow. 34% of Goslow men 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Goslow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Goslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goslow 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Goslow. 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 108 military records available for the last name Goslow. For the veterans among your Goslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goslow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Goslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Goslow in 1967 was 68, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goslow 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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