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Gossfeld Family History

Gossfeld 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: Hossfeld, Hosfeld, Kornfeld, Gossard, Grunfeld, Binsfeld, Hosfield

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Gossfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossfeld 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gossfeld. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Gossfeld. For the veterans among your Gossfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossfeld lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Gossfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gossfeld in 1959 was 61, and 93 in 2002.

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