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Goslee Family History

Goslee Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Osler, Hosler, Gosney, Rowlee, Godley, Goley, Godbee, Goble, Goshen

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Where is the Goslee family from?

You can see how Goslee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goslee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goslee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Goslee families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Goslee's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Goslee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goslee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goslee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goslee. 27% of Goslee men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Goslee women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goslee were Proprietor and 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
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Housework
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goslee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goslee 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Goslee. 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 623 military records available for the last name Goslee. For the veterans among your Goslee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goslee lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Goslee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Goslee in 1954 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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