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Gotschika Family History

Gotschika 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: Gotsch, Tschida, Goetschius, Gotschall, Rothschild, Goodchild

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Where is the Gotschika family from?

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

What Gotschika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gotschika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotschika 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gotschika. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gotschika. For the veterans among your Gotschika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotschika lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Gotschika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gotschika in 1970 was 61, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotschika 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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