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Gachet Family History

Gachet Surname Meaning

French: derivative of Gache or a habitational name from (Le) Gachet, the name of several places in various parts of France.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gachet family from?

You can see how Gachet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gachet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gachet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Gachet families living in Essex. This was about 94% of all the recorded Gachet's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gachet families in 1891.
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What did your Gachet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gachet. 100% of Gachet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gachet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gachet 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Gachet. 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 164 military records available for the last name Gachet. For the veterans among your Gachet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gachet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gachet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gachet in 1968 was 63, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gachet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gachet 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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