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Goseby Family History

Goseby 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: Moseby, Mosby, Gosney, Posey, Ostby, Godby, Huseby, Gose, Cosby

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Where is the Goseby family from?

You can see how Goseby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goseby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Goseby families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goseby's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Goseby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goseby 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 Goseby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goseby. 100% of Goseby men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Goseby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goseby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goseby. 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 military records available for the last name Goseby. For the veterans among your Goseby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goseby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goseby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goseby

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