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Gosens Family History

Gosens 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: Goens, Gowens, Cosens, Moses, Sens, Ovens, Gresens, Osen, Goren

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Where is the Gosens family from?

You can see how Gosens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gosens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gosens families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gosens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gosens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosens 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gosens. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gosens. For the veterans among your Gosens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gosens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gosens in 1966 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosens 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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