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Gossell Family History

Gossell 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: Rossell, Gosnell, Oswell, Gesell, Bissell, Goodsell, Gorrell, Rosell

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Where is the Gossell family from?

You can see how Gossell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gossell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gossell family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Gossell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gossell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gossell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gossell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gossell. 34% of Gossell men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Gossell women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Gossell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Gossell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossell 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gossell. 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 125 military records available for the last name Gossell. For the veterans among your Gossell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gossell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gossell in 1968 was 90, and 76 in 2004.

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