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Gosbee Family History

Gosbee Surname Meaning

from a lost or as yet unidentified place.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gosbee family from?

You can see how Gosbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosbee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosbee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Gosbee families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gosbee's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gosbee families in 1911.
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What did your Gosbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gosbee. 70% of Gosbee men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Fisherman
    16%
  • Labourer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gosbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosbee 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Gosbee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 264 military records available for the last name Gosbee. For the veterans among your Gosbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosbee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gosbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gosbee in 1964 was 56, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosbee 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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