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Gossard Family History

Gossard Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): occupational name for a keeper of geese from Middle English goseherde from Old English gōs ‘goose’ + hierde ‘herdsman keeper’. The surname in this spelling is now extinct in Britain but it survives as Gozzard mainly recorded in Staffordshire in the 19th century.

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gozhard composed of the elements goz (from gaut an ethnic name meaning ‘Goth’ or ‘Geat’; see Goss) + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

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


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Where is the Gossard family from?

You can see how Gossard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gossard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Gossard families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gossard's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Gossard families in 1911.
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What did your Gossard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gossard. 22% of Gossard men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Gossard women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gossard were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gossard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossard 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Gossard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gossard. For the veterans among your Gossard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossard lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gossard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gossard in 1951 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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