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Goswick Family History

Goswick Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Goswick in Northumberland so named from Old English gōs ‘goose’ + wīc ‘outlying farm’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goswick family from?

You can see how Goswick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goswick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Goswick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Goswick families living in Staffordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Goswick's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Goswick families in 1891.
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What did your Goswick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goswick. 26% of Goswick men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Goswick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goswick were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goswick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goswick 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Goswick. 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 788 military records available for the last name Goswick. For the veterans among your Goswick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goswick lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Goswick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Goswick in 1951 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goswick 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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