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Gostin Family History

Gostin 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: Gosdin, Goslin, Gustin, Costin, Austin, Joslin, Dustin, Osten, Boston

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Where is the Gostin family from?

You can see how Gostin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gostin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gostin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Gostin families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gostin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gostin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gostin 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 Gostin ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gostin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gostin 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Gostin. 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 191 military records available for the last name Gostin. For the veterans among your Gostin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gostin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gostin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gostin in 1954 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gostin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gostin 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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