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Gosdin Family History

Gosdin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gosden.

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


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Where is the Gosdin family from?

You can see how Gosdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosdin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosdin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gosdin families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gosdin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gosdin families in 1911.
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What did your Gosdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosdin. 39% of Gosdin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gosdin women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Gosdin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gosdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosdin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gosdin. 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 528 military records available for the last name Gosdin. For the veterans among your Gosdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosdin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gosdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gosdin in 1962 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosdin 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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