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Gochalk Family History

Gochalk 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: Schalk, Chalk, Gokhale, Godshalk, Michalk, Gockel, Voshall, Kochan

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Gochalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gochalk 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gochalk. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gochalk. For the veterans among your Gochalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gochalk lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Gochalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gochalk in 1972 was 75, and 82 in 1979.

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