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Gauch Family History

Gauch Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: nickname for a fool from Middle High German gouch ‘cuckoo madman’.

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


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Where is the Gauch family from?

You can see how Gauch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gauch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gauch families living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gauch's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gauch families in 1891.
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What did your Gauch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gauch. 18% of Gauch men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gauch women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gauch were Mechanic and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gauch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauch 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Gauch. 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 896 military records available for the last name Gauch. For the veterans among your Gauch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gauch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gauch in 1957 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gauch 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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