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Gosh Family History

Gosh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German or Austrian Gosch. Indian: variant of Ghosh.

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


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Where is the Gosh family from?

You can see how Gosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gosh families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gosh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gosh families in 1911.
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What did your Gosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosh. 34% of Gosh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gosh women worked as a Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosh 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Gosh. 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 853 military records available for the last name Gosh. For the veterans among your Gosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gosh in 1952 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosh 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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