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Goswitz Family History

Goswitz 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: Goswick, Gerwitz, Lowitz, Kowitz, Gurwitz, Horwitz, Goltz, Spitz

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Where is the Goswitz family from?

You can see how Goswitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goswitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goswitz families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goswitz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Goswitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goswitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Goswitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goswitz 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 Goswitz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Goswitz. For the veterans among your Goswitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goswitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Goswitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goswitz in 1972 was 81, and 106 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goswitz 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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