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Gosey Family History

Gosey Surname Meaning

Variant of Gosa

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


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Where is the Gosey family from?

You can see how Gosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Gosey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gosey families in 1911.
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What did your Gosey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosey. 41% of Gosey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gosey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gosey were Farm Laborer and Laundress.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%

What Gosey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosey 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Gosey. 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 248 military records available for the last name Gosey. For the veterans among your Gosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gosey in 1965 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosey 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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