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Gotsche Family History

Gotsche 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: Gotsch, Rosche, Gosch, Gotcher, Loesche, Botsch, Goetsch, Gotch

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Where is the Gotsche family from?

You can see how Gotsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotsche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotsche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gotsche families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gotsche's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gotsche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotsche 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 Gotsche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gotsche. 100% of Gotsche men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Gotsche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Gotsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotsche 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Gotsche. 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 112 military records available for the last name Gotsche. For the veterans among your Gotsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotsche lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gotsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gotsche in 1969 was 74, and 102 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotsche 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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