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Gotchet Family History

Gotchet 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: Gotcher, Goucher, Touchet, Gotch, Kotcher, Gatchel, Goacher, Gitchel

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Where is the Gotchet family from?

You can see how Gotchet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotchet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gotchet families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gotchet family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotchet's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gotchet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotchet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Gotchet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotchet 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 Gotchet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gotchet. For the veterans among your Gotchet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotchet lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Gotchet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gotchet in 1992 was 62, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotchet 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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