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Gossels Family History

Gossels 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: Gosse, Gessel, Rossell, Gosnell, Rossel, Gissel, Wessels, Gosselin

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Where is the Gossels family from?

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

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gossels. 100% of Gossels women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gossels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossels 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Gossels. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gossels. For the veterans among your Gossels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossels lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Gossels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gossels in 1971 was 68, and 82 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossels 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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