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Gosse Name Meaning

German French and English (Somerset and Gloucestershire): variant of Goss . This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Goss, Fosse, Gose, Bosse, Goossen, Cosse, Goede, Gorse, Gosha, Gore

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Where is the Gosse family from?

You can see how Gosse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 41 Gosse families living in British Columbia. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gosse's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gosse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gosse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gosse. 34% of Gosse men worked as an Engineer. .

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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

  • Engineer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Gosse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosse 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Gosse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gosse. For the veterans among your Gosse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosse lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gosse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gosse in 1959 was 48, and 47 in 2004.

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