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Gosser Name Meaning

German: variant of Gasser .

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


Similar surnames: Gesser, Mosser, Rosser, Glosser, Gonser, Gassert, Gussler, Gossen

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Where is the Gosser family from?

You can see how Gosser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Gosser families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gosser's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gosser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gosser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosser. 29% of Gosser men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Gosser women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gosser were Farming and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
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What Gosser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gosser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosser 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Gosser. 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 Gosser. For the veterans among your Gosser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosser lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gosser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gosser in 1951 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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