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Gochen Family History

Gochen 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: Goshen, Chen, Gockel, Kocher, Poche, Kochan, Roche, Eichen, Goren

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Where is the Gochen family from?

You can see how Gochen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gochen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gochen families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 3 Gochen families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gochen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gochen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Gochen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gochen 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Gochen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gochen. For the veterans among your Gochen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gochen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Gochen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gochen in 1968 was 82, and 60 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gochen 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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