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Gochal Family History

Gochal 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: Gockel, Kochan, Gohl, Goch, Gopal, Gokhale, Kochel, Gorham, Socha

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Where is the Gochal family from?

You can see how Gochal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gochal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gochal family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gochal's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Gochal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gochal 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 Gochal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Despenser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gochal. 50% of Gochal men worked as a Sales Despenser.

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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

  • Sales Despenser
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gochal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gochal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gochal 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gochal. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gochal. For the veterans among your Gochal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gochal lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Gochal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gochal in 1981 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gochal 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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