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Gocz Family History

Gocz 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: Goch, Golz, Gotz, Gosz, Gong, Gold, Lock, Rock, Mock, Kotz

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Where is the Gocz family from?

You can see how Gocz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gocz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gocz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gocz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gocz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gocz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gocz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gocz 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Gocz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gocz. For the veterans among your Gocz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gocz lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Gocz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gocz in 1981 was 85, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gocz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gocz 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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