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Gotschall Family History

Gotschall Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gottschall.

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


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Where is the Gotschall family from?

You can see how Gotschall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotschall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotschall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gotschall families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotschall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gotschall families in 1891.
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What did your Gotschall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gotschall. 34% of Gotschall men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Gotschall women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gotschall were Conductor and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Hand
    7%
  • Conductor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    17%
  • Saleswoman
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Gotschall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gotschall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotschall 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Gotschall. 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 563 military records available for the last name Gotschall. For the veterans among your Gotschall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotschall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gotschall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gotschall in 1962 was 59, and 66 in 2004.

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