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Gossien Family History

Gossien 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: Gossen, Fossen, Gosse, Bossen, Bossier, Gosdin, Rossin, Goslin

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Where is the Gossien family from?

You can see how Gossien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gossien families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Gossien families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gossien's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Gossien families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Gossien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossien 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gossien. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gossien. For the veterans among your Gossien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Gossien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gossien in 1964 was 71, and 60 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossien 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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