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Gochel Family History

Gochel 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, Kochel, Rochel, Mochel, Kocher, Rachel, Godel, Poche, Kachel

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Where is the Gochel family from?

You can see how Gochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gochel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gochel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Gochel families living in Missouri. This was about 65% of all the recorded Gochel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gochel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gochel 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 Gochel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gochel. 50% of Gochel men 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Gochel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Gochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gochel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gochel. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gochel. For the veterans among your Gochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gochel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Gochel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gochel in 1966 was 82, and 89 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gochel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gochel 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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