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Gossinger Family History

Gossinger 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: Possinger, Grossinger, Messinger, Kissinger, Dissinger, Hassinger

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Where is the Gossinger family from?

You can see how Gossinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gossinger families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gossinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gossinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossinger 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 82 census records available for the last name Gossinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossinger 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gossinger. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gossinger. For the veterans among your Gossinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossinger lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Gossinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gossinger in 1982 was 71, and 77 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gossinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossinger 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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