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Gotsch Family History

Gotsch Name 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


Similar surnames: Gosch, Goetsch, Botsch, Gasch, Metsch, Gunsch, Boesch, Gentsch

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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 1880 there were 19 Gotsch families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gotsch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gotsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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%
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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 Canada, 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.

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