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Gotschal Family History

Gotschal 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: Gotschall, Gottschalk, Gotsch, Gotshall, Gottschall, Gosch, Gosha

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Where is the Gotschal family from?

You can see how Gotschal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotschal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gotschal family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotschal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gotschal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotschal 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 35 census records available for the last name Gotschal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotschal 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gotschal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gotschal. For the veterans among your Gotschal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotschal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gotschal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gotschal in 1969 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotschal 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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