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Gossley Family History

Gossley 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: Worsley, Mosley, Nissley, Horsley, Fossey, Bosley, Gosney, Cossey

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Where is the Gossley family from?

You can see how Gossley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gossley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Gossley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gossley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gossley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossley 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 Gossley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gossley. 60% of Gossley men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Gossley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Gossley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossley 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gossley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gossley. For the veterans among your Gossley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossley lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1991, in the United States, Gossley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gossley in 1948 was 57, and 89 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gossley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossley 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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