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Goswiller Family History

Goswiller 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: Spiller, Emswiler, Giller, Siller, Goller, Rossmiller, Stiller

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Where is the Goswiller family from?

You can see how Goswiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goswiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goswiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Goswiller families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goswiller's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goswiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goswiller 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 Goswiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goswiller. 100% of Goswiller men worked as a Chauffeur and 50% of Goswiller women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Goswiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Goswiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goswiller 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goswiller. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goswiller. For the veterans among your Goswiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goswiller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Goswiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Goswiller in 1964 was 73, and 89 in 1996.

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