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Gosta Family History

Gosta 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: Costa, Gosha, Agosta, Kosta, Gosda, Gotta, Gosa, Cotta, Rosa, Post

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Where is the Gosta family from?

You can see how Gosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gosta family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosta's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gosta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gosta. 60% of Gosta women worked as an 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Gosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosta 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Gosta. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gosta. For the veterans among your Gosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Gosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gosta in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 2000.

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