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Goschke Family History

Goschke 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: Geschke, Mischke, Rosche, Reschke, Boschee, Gosch, Peschke, Jeschke

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Where is the Goschke family from?

You can see how Goschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goschke families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goschke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goschke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goschke 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 Goschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goschke. 43% of Goschke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

What Goschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Goschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goschke 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Goschke. 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 288 military records available for the last name Goschke. For the veterans among your Goschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goschke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Goschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Goschke in 1968 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goschke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goschke 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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