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Gosen Family History

Gosen 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: Osen, Goren, Rosen, Goshen, Gose, Posen, Goen, Goben, Bosen, Gowen

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Where is the Gosen family from?

You can see how Gosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Gosen families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gosen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gosen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosen 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 Gosen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosen. 34% of Gosen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gosen women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gosen were Trackman 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Trackman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Gosen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosen 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Gosen. 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 492 military records available for the last name Gosen. For the veterans among your Gosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gosen in 1944 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gosen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosen 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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