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Gossdin Family History

Gossdin 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: Gosdin, Godin, Rossin, Goslin, Gossman, Gosson, Goodin, Goldin

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Where is the Gossdin family from?

You can see how Gossdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossdin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gossdin family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gossdin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gossdin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossdin 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 Gossdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mcanicien was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gossdin. 60% of Gossdin men worked as a Mcanicien.

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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 1921

  • Mcanicien
    60%
  • Cultivat
    40%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Gossdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossdin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gossdin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gossdin. For the veterans among your Gossdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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