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Goshia Family History

Goshia Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gosha, Joshua, Yoshida, Golia, Doshi, Gosdin, Goslin, Goshen, Oshita

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Where is the Goshia family from?

You can see how Goshia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goshia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goshia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Goshia families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Goshia's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goshia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goshia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goshia ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Goshia ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Goshia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goshia 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goshia. 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 9 military records available for the last name Goshia. For the veterans among your Goshia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goshia lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Goshia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goshia in 1973 was 71, and 66 in 2002.

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