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Gotsch Family History

Gotsch Surname Meaning

German (also Götsch): from a short form of the personal name Gottfried or Gottschalk. Compare Goetsch.

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


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Where is the Gotsch family from?

You can see how Gotsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gotsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gotsch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gotsch families in 1891.
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What did your Gotsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gotsch. 14% of Gotsch men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Accountant
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

What Gotsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gotsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotsch 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Gotsch. 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 Gotsch. For the veterans among your Gotsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gotsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gotsch in 1962 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotsch 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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