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Gossing Family History

Gossing 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: Gosling, Mossing, Rossing, Lossing, Golding, Going, Goessling, Goring

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Where is the Gossing family from?

You can see how Gossing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gossing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gossing families living in Vermont. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gossing's in USA. Vermont and 1 other state had the highest population of Gossing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossing 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 Gossing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gossing. 100% of Gossing 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 Gossing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Gossing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossing 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gossing. 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 55 military records available for the last name Gossing. For the veterans among your Gossing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossing lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Gossing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gossing in 1982 was 58, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gossing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossing 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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