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Gosseck Family History

Gosseck 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: Kossack, Gosse, Osbeck, Goswick, Hossack, Gossett, Gosser, Gossen

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Where is the Gosseck family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosseck 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 Gosseck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gosseck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosseck 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 Gosseck. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gosseck. For the veterans among your Gosseck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosseck lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gosseck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gosseck in 1970 was 66, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosseck 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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