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Gochey Family History

Gochey 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, Kocher, Goewey, Poche, Roche, Richey, Goch, Gosney, Gockley

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Where is the Gochey family from?

You can see how Gochey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gochey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gochey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gochey family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gochey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gochey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Gochey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gochey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gochey. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gochey. For the veterans among your Gochey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gochey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gochey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gochey in 1963 was 87, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gochey 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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