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Goacher Family History

Goacher Surname Meaning

English: variant of Goucher.

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


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Where is the Goacher family from?

You can see how Goacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goacher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 153 Goacher families living in Sussex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Goacher's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Goacher families in 1891.
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What did your Goacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goacher. 10% of Goacher men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 77% of Goacher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goacher were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Cowman
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Goacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goacher 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Goacher. 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 465 military records available for the last name Goacher. For the veterans among your Goacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goacher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Goacher in 1962 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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