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Gossey Family History

Gossey 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: Fossey, Gosney, Cossey, Gosse, Rossey, Dossey, Mossey, Godsey, Gosser

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Where is the Gossey family from?

You can see how Gossey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gossey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gossey families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gossey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gossey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Gossey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gossey. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gossey. For the veterans among your Gossey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gossey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gossey in 1966 was 64, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossey 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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