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Gotcher Family History

Gotcher Surname Meaning

English: variant of Goucher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gotcher family from?

You can see how Gotcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gotcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gotcher families living in Middlesex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gotcher's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gotcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotcher 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 Gotcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gotcher. 36% of Gotcher men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Gotcher women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gotcher were Carpenter Helper and Maid.

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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%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Carpenter Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Maid
    25%

What Gotcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gotcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotcher 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Gotcher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gotcher. For the veterans among your Gotcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotcher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gotcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gotcher in 1953 was 54, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotcher 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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