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Gockstetter Family History

Gockstetter 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: Hofstetter, Hochstatter, Hochstetler, Glastetter, Hostetter

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Where is the Gockstetter family from?

You can see how Gockstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gockstetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gockstetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Gockstetter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gockstetter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gockstetter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Gockstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gockstetter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gockstetter. 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 Gockstetter. For the veterans among your Gockstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gockstetter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Gockstetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gockstetter in 1964 was 73, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gockstetter 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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