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Gochet Family History

Gochet 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: Gockel, Kocher, Poche, Roche, Goch, Goulet, Kochel, Crochet, Boche

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Where is the Gochet family from?

You can see how Gochet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gochet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gochet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gochet family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gochet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gochet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gochet 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 Gochet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gochet. 56% of Gochet men worked as a Laborer and 70% of Gochet women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gochet were Farmer and Farm Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%

What Gochet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Gochet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gochet 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gochet. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gochet. For the veterans among your Gochet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gochet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Gochet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gochet in 1971 was 68, and 68 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gochet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gochet 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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