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Gochner Family History

Gochner 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: Goehner, Bochner, Lochner, Kocher, Buchner, Lohner, Rohner, Glockner

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Where is the Gochner family from?

You can see how Gochner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gochner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gochner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gochner families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gochner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gochner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gochner 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 Gochner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gochner. 32% of Gochner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gochner women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Grain Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Receiving Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Gochner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Gochner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gochner 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gochner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gochner. For the veterans among your Gochner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gochner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Gochner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gochner in 1975 was 76, and 80 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gochner 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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