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Gechoff Family History

Gechoff Surname 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: Neuhoff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Aschoff, Eckhoff, Benchoff, Schoff

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Where is the Gechoff family from?

You can see how Gechoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gechoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gechoff families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gechoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gechoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gechoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gechoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gechoff. 100% of Gechoff men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Gechoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gechoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gechoff 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gechoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Gechoff. For the veterans among your Gechoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gechoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gechoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gechoff in 1963 was 44, and 48 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gechoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gechoff 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.

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