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Gossens Family History

Gossens 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: Goossens, Gossen, Gresens, Fossen, Gosse, Bossen, Goshen, Goossen

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Where is the Gossens family from?

You can see how Gossens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gossens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gossens families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gossens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gossens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gossens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Gossens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossens 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Gossens. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gossens. For the veterans among your Gossens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gossens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gossens in 1970 was 63, and 87 in 2003.

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