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Goslar Family History

Goslar 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: Dollar, Kosar, Solar, Hosler, Bosler, Oscar, Gola, Gaspar, Gossard

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Where is the Goslar family from?

You can see how Goslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goslar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goslar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Goslar families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goslar's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Goslar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goslar 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 Goslar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goslar. 100% of Goslar men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goslar women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Goslar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Goslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goslar 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Goslar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goslar. For the veterans among your Goslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goslar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goslar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Goslar in 1964 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goslar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goslar 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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