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Gocher Family History

Gocher Surname Meaning

see Goacher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gocher family from?

You can see how Gocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gocher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gocher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Gocher families living in Sussex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Gocher's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Gocher families in 1891.
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What did your Gocher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gocher. 50% of Gocher men worked as a Carpenter and 64% of Gocher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gocher were Cowman Heavy Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Cowman Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Gocher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gocher 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Gocher. 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 199 military records available for the last name Gocher. For the veterans among your Gocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gocher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gocher in 1965 was 63, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gocher 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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