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Goicoechea Family History

Goicoechea Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Goikoetxea a topographic name from goiko ‘upper’ + etxe ‘house’.

Compare Goicochea and Huicochea.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goicoechea family from?

You can see how Goicoechea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goicoechea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goicoechea families living in Idaho. This was about 25% of all the recorded Goicoechea's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Goicoechea families in 1920.
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What did your Goicoechea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goicoechea. 60% of Goicoechea 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
    60%
  • Rancher
    40%

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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Goicoechea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goicoechea 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goicoechea. 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 66 military records available for the last name Goicoechea. For the veterans among your Goicoechea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goicoechea lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Goicoechea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goicoechea in 1961 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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