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Gosselink Family History

Gosselink 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: Gosselin, Hesselink, Goessling, Gosling, Asselin, Goslin, Gorelik

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Where is the Gosselink family from?

You can see how Gosselink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosselink family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosselink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Gosselink families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gosselink's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gosselink families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosselink 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 Gosselink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gosselink. 63% of Gosselink 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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

What Gosselink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Gosselink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosselink 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Gosselink. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gosselink. For the veterans among your Gosselink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosselink lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gosselink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gosselink in 1965 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosselink 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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