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Gossan Family History

Gossan 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: Gosman, Gossman, Gosson, Gossen, Osman, Gorman, Kosman, Rosman

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Where is the Gossan family from?

You can see how Gossan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gossan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gossan families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gossan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gossan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossan 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 Gossan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Reeler was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gossan. 50% of Gossan women worked as a Cotton Reeler.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Reeler
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Gossan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Gossan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossan 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Gossan. 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 80 military records available for the last name Gossan. For the veterans among your Gossan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gossan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gossan in 1963 was 65, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossan 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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