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Goocher Family History

Goocher 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, Kocher, Poucher, Plocher, Boucher, Koecher

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Where is the Goocher family from?

You can see how Goocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goocher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goocher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Goocher families living in Derbyshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Goocher's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Goocher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goocher 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 Goocher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goocher. 42% of Goocher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goocher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goocher were Truck Driver and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Goocher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goocher 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Goocher. 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 254 military records available for the last name Goocher. For the veterans among your Goocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goocher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Goocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goocher in 1962 was 50, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goocher 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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