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Goach Family History

Goach 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: Roach, Coach, Goch, Gach, Gosch, Loach, Gooch, Gotch, Bach, Mach

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Where is the Goach family from?

You can see how Goach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Goach families living in Suffolk. This was about 55% of all the recorded Goach's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Goach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goach 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 Goach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goach. 34% of Goach men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goach women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Goach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Goach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goach 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Goach. 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 77 military records available for the last name Goach. For the veterans among your Goach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goach lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Goach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goach in 1975 was 65, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goach 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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