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Gotchling Family History

Gotchling 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: Gottschling, Goodling, Goessling, Gosling, Catching, Rochlin

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Where is the Gotchling family from?

You can see how Gotchling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotchling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gotchling family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gotchling's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gotchling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotchling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Gotchling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Gotchling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gotchling in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotchling 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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