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Gosler Family History

Gosler 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: Hosler, Bosler, Goller, Rosler, Gusler, Mosler, Osler, Gisler, Gesler

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Where is the Gosler family from?

You can see how Gosler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gosler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Gosler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gosler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gosler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gosler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosler. 28% of Gosler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Gosler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gosler were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
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What Gosler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gosler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosler 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Gosler. 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 153 military records available for the last name Gosler. For the veterans among your Gosler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gosler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gosler in 1964 was 75, and 94 in 2003.

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