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Gosart Family History

Gosart 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: Kosar, Gobert, Gort, Cozart, Gossard, Goar, Dysart, Bodart, Goulart

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Where is the Gosart family from?

You can see how Gosart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gosart families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gosart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gosart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gosart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gosart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosart. 67% of Gosart men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gosart women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    67%
  • Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Gosart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosart 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gosart. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gosart. For the veterans among your Gosart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosart lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Gosart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gosart in 1976 was 81, and 78 in 1998.

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