Goskey Family History

Goskey Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Gosney, Poskey, Gaskey, Foskey, Gokey, Koskey, Coskey, Oskey, Mosley, Gockel

691 record(s) for Goskey

342	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
25	Military Records
18	Immigration Records
212	Census and Voter Lists
94	Member Trees

Where is the Goskey family from?

You can see how Goskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goskey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Goskey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goskey families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goskey.

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

50%

Farmer

50%

What Goskey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 212 census records available for the last name Goskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goskey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Goskey. 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.

Military Records

There are 25 military records available for the last name Goskey. For the veterans among your Goskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Goskey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Goskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goskey in 1980 was 85, and 89 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goskey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.