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Gosorn Family History

Gosorn Surname Meaning

Variant of Goshorn a surname of South German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gosorn family from?

You can see how Gosorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gosorn families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gosorn's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gosorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gosorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gosorn. 100% of Gosorn men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gosorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gosorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosorn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gosorn. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gosorn. For the veterans among your Gosorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosorn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Gosorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gosorn in 1969 was 71, and 76 in 2001.

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