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Gosha Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Gauthier . Probably also an Americanized form of German Gosche .

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


Similar surnames: Gose, Goshen, Hoshaw, Grosh, Rosa, Goda, Gosda, Busha, Losh, Gaska

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Where is the Gosha family from?

You can see how Gosha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gosha family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosha's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gosha families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gosha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosha. 53% of Gosha men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Gosha women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gosha were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Porter
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gosha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosha 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gosha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Gosha. For the veterans among your Gosha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gosha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gosha in 1963 was 82, and 59 in 2004.

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