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Ghosh Name Meaning

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Kayastha occupational name from Sanskrit ghoṣa ‘cowherd’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grosh, Grosch, Hose, Goos, Host, Groch, Ghose, Gross, Gish, Goch

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Where is the Ghosh family from?

You can see how Ghosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghosh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ghosh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Ghosh families living in North Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ghosh's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Ghosh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghosh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ghosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghosh. 100% of Ghosh men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ghosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghosh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ghosh. 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 183 military records available for the last name Ghosh. For the veterans among your Ghosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghosh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ghosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ghosh in 1969 was 86, and 67 in 2004.

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