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Goster Family History

Goster 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: Oster, Koster, Doster, Coster, Poster, Gloster, Foster, Hoster

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Where is the Goster family from?

You can see how Goster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goster families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Goster families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Goster's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goster 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 Goster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goster. 34% of Goster men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Goster women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goster were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Goster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Goster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goster 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Goster. 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 235 military records available for the last name Goster. For the veterans among your Goster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goster lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Goster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Goster in 1973 was 76, and 69 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goster 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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