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Gossenz Family History

Gossenz 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: Gossen, Fossen, Gosse, Bossen, Goshen, Goossen, Rossen, Grossen

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Where is the Gossenz family from?

You can see how Gossenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gossenz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gossenz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gossenz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gossenz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gossenz families in 1880.
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What did your Gossenz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gossenz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Gossenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gossenz 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gossenz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gossenz. For the veterans among your Gossenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gossenz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Gossenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gossenz in 1967 was 81, and 84 in 1988.

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