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Goscha Family History

Goscha 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: Gosch, Gosha, Posch, Gasch, Hosch, Bosch, Goch, Concha, Tosch, Rosche

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Where is the Goscha family from?

You can see how Goscha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goscha family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Goscha families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Goscha's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goscha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goscha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goscha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goscha. 46% of Goscha men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Goscha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Goscha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goscha 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Goscha. 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 47 military records available for the last name Goscha. For the veterans among your Goscha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goscha lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Goscha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goscha in 1961 was 59, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goscha 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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