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Golchert Family History

Golchert 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: Elchert, Goshert, Goucher, Gotcher, Boschert, Melchert, Borchert

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Where is the Golchert family from?

You can see how Golchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golchert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Golchert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Golchert family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Golchert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Golchert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golchert 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 Golchert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fillin Spokes were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golchert. 60% of Golchert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Golchert women worked as a Fillin Spokes. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golchert were Farmer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fillin Spokes
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Golchert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Golchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golchert 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Golchert. 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 168 military records available for the last name Golchert. For the veterans among your Golchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golchert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Golchert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Golchert in 1966 was 76, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golchert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golchert 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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