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Goetchus Family History

Goetchus 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: Goetschius, Goethals, Eachus, Goethe, Lofthus, Gotcher, Goetsch

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Where is the Goetchus family from?

You can see how Goetchus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetchus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetchus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Goetchus families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Goetchus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goetchus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Goetchus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetchus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Goetchus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Goetchus. For the veterans among your Goetchus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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