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Gosciak Family History

Gosciak 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: Pasciak, Boscia, Wojciak, Goswick, Coscia, Gorniak, Koschak, Joswiak

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Where is the Gosciak family from?

You can see how Gosciak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosciak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gosciak families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gosciak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gosciak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosciak 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 Gosciak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Garment Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gosciak. 100% of Gosciak women worked as a Garment Inspector.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Garment Inspector
    100%

What Gosciak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Gosciak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosciak 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gosciak. 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 47 military records available for the last name Gosciak. For the veterans among your Gosciak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosciak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Gosciak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gosciak in 1967 was 47, and 67 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gosciak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosciak 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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