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Gosier Family History

Gosier Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gosier family from?

You can see how Gosier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Gosier families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gosier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gosier families in 1880.
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What did your Gosier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosier. 74% of Gosier men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gosier women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gosier were Farmer and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Farmer
    27%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Gosier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 989 census records available for the last name Gosier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosier 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gosier. 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 99 military records available for the last name Gosier. For the veterans among your Gosier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosier lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gosier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gosier in 1951 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosier 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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