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Gosztyla Family History

Gosztyla 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: Gottula, Postel, Postle, Zottola, Costa, Goya, Gola, Golla, Worzalla

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Where is the Gosztyla family from?

You can see how Gosztyla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosztyla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gosztyla families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gosztyla's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gosztyla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosztyla 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 Gosztyla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosztyla. 60% of Gosztyla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gosztyla women worked as a Housework.

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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
    60%
  • Grinder
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gosztyla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Gosztyla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosztyla 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Gosztyla. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gosztyla. For the veterans among your Gosztyla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosztyla lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gosztyla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gosztyla in 1955 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosztyla 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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