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Gosford Family History

Gosford Surname Meaning

from any of the places named Gosford (Oxon Warwicks Devon Suffolk).

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


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Where is the Gosford family from?

You can see how Gosford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gosford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gosford families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gosford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gosford families in 1891.
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What did your Gosford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Vigneron was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gosford. 100% of Gosford men worked as a Vigneron.

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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

  • Vigneron
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gosford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosford 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Gosford. 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 104 military records available for the last name Gosford. For the veterans among your Gosford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosford lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Gosford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gosford in 1979 was 86, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosford 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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