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Gosewisch Family History

Gosewisch 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: Nosbisch, Goswick, Goetsch, Goettsch, Rosich, Goldrich, Gleich

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Where is the Gosewisch family from?

You can see how Gosewisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosewisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosewisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gosewisch families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gosewisch's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gosewisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosewisch 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 Gosewisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Hand Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosewisch. 50% of Gosewisch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gosewisch women worked as a Hand Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gosewisch were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hand Worker
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Gosewisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Gosewisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosewisch 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Gosewisch. 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 177 military records available for the last name Gosewisch. For the veterans among your Gosewisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosewisch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gosewisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gosewisch in 1962 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosewisch 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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