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Early Origins of the Gossen family

The surname Gossen was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Gossen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gossen research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1752 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Gossen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gossen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gosen, Göser, Goses, Gossen, Gossens, Gossel, Gosser, Gosset, Kossen and many more.

Early Notables of the Gossen family

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United States Gossen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gossen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Christian Gossen, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1749 1
Gossen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Dirch Gossen, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1802 1
  • Antonette Josepha Gossen, who landed in America in 1846 1
  • Heinr Gossen, aged 1, who arrived in New York, NY in 1875 1
  • Johan Gossen, aged 33, who landed in New York, NY in 1875 1
  • Peter Gossen, aged 22, who arrived in New York, NY in 1875 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Gossen (post 1700) +

  • Ronald Gossen, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1964 2


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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