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Gosser Family History

Gosser Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gasser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gosser family from?

You can see how Gosser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gosser families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gosser's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gosser families in 1891.
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What did your Gosser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gosser. 100% of Gosser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gosser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gosser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosser 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Gosser. 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 Gosser. For the veterans among your Gosser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosser lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gosser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gosser in 1951 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gosser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosser 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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