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Gozzard Family History

Gozzard Surname Meaning

from Middle English gos(se)herd ‘one who tends a flock of geese’ (Old English gōs + hierde).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gozzard family from?

You can see how Gozzard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gozzard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gozzard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Gozzard families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gozzard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gozzard families in 1911.
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What did your Gozzard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gozzard. 100% of Gozzard 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
    100%

What Gozzard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gozzard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gozzard 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Gozzard. 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 131 military records available for the last name Gozzard. For the veterans among your Gozzard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gozzard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Gozzard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gozzard in 1973 was 78, and 67 in 2000.

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