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Gotchey Family History

Gotchey 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: Gotcher, Ritchey, Goucher, Witchey, Gotch, Kotcher, Gatchel, Bouchey

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Where is the Gotchey family from?

You can see how Gotchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotchey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotchey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Gotchey families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotchey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gotchey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Gotchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotchey 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Gotchey. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gotchey. For the veterans among your Gotchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotchey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Gotchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gotchey in 1964 was 83, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotchey 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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