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Gochenauer Family History

Gochenauer Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Gochnauer. The surname Gochnauer is no longer found in Switzerland or in Germany.

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


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Where is the Gochenauer family from?

You can see how Gochenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gochenauer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gochenauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gochenauer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gochenauer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gochenauer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gochenauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gochenauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gochenauer. 40% of Gochenauer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gochenauer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gochenauer were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Woodworker
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Gochenauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Gochenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gochenauer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gochenauer. 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 110 military records available for the last name Gochenauer. For the veterans among your Gochenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gochenauer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gochenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gochenauer in 1951 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gochenauer 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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