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Gosswiler Family History

Gosswiler 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: Emswiler, Rossmiller, Bossier, Bossler, Rossler, Gassler, Fossler

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Gosswiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosswiler 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 Gosswiler. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Gosswiler. For the veterans among your Gosswiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosswiler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Gosswiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gosswiler in 1967 was 73, and 88 in 1975.

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