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Gachen Family History

Gachen 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: Achen, Machen, Sachen, Chen, Gahan, Garten, Bacher, Rachel, Tache

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Where is the Gachen family from?

You can see how Gachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gachen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gachen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gachen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gachen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gachen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Gachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gachen 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Gachen. 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 73 military records available for the last name Gachen. For the veterans among your Gachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gachen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Gachen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gachen in 1978 was 84, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gachen 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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