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Gosy Family History

Gosy 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: Goy, Goss, Gory, Gose, Gosz, Gosa, Ross, Gong, Kos, Moss

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Where is the Gosy family from?

You can see how Gosy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gosy family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosy's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gosy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosy 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 120 census records available for the last name Gosy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosy 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gosy. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gosy. For the veterans among your Gosy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Gosy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gosy in 1969 was 60, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosy 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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