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Gossford Family History

Gossford 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: Bassford, Gossard, Guessford, Horsford, Botsford, Ponsford, Hosford

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Where is the Gossford family from?

You can see how Gossford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossford family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Gossford families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Gossford family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gossford's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gossford families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossford 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 19 census records available for the last name Gossford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossford 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 Gossford. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gossford. For the veterans among your Gossford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossford 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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