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Goochey Family History

Goochey 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: Goodley, Toohey, Goucher, Gotcher, Gooley, Gooch, Bouchey, Goacher

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Where is the Goochey family from?

You can see how Goochey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goochey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goochey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Goochey families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Goochey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goochey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goochey 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 Goochey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goochey. 100% of Goochey men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Goochey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Goochey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goochey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Goochey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Goochey. For the veterans among your Goochey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goochey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goochey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Goochey in 1962 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goochey 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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