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Goncher Family History

Goncher 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: Goucher, Gotcher, Goacher, Fancher, Kocher, Poucher, Boucher, Tincher

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Where is the Goncher family from?

You can see how Goncher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goncher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goncher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Goncher families living in Shropshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Goncher's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Goncher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goncher 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 Goncher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goncher. 36% of Goncher men worked as a 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
    36%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

What Goncher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Goncher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goncher 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Goncher. 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 95 military records available for the last name Goncher. For the veterans among your Goncher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goncher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goncher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goncher in 1962 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goncher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goncher 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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