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Gossitt Family History

Gossitt 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: Gossett, Gassett, Dossett, Rossitto, Fossett, Nesbitt, Russett

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Where is the Gossitt family from?

You can see how Gossitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gossitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gossitt families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gossitt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gossitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossitt 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 Gossitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gossitt. 78% of Gossitt men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Gossitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Gossitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossitt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gossitt. 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 73 military records available for the last name Gossitt. For the veterans among your Gossitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Gossitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gossitt in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gossitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossitt 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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