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Gossen Family History

Gossen Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Goossen.

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


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Where is the Gossen family from?

You can see how Gossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gossen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Gossen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 34% of all the recorded Gossen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gossen families in 1911.
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What did your Gossen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gossen. 73% of Gossen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

What Gossen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossen 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Gossen. 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 597 military records available for the last name Gossen. For the veterans among your Gossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gossen in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gossen 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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