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Gascho Family History

Gascho Surname Meaning

Germanized form of French Cachot: nickname for a secretive man derived from the Old French verb cachier ‘to hide’.

The surname Gascho is rare in Germany where it is found mainly in Bavaria.

Compare Gasho.

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


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Where is the Gascho family from?

You can see how Gascho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gascho family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gascho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 48 Gascho families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gascho's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gascho families in 1911.
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What did your Gascho ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gascho. 62% of Gascho 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Farmers Son
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gascho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gascho 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Gascho. 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 111 military records available for the last name Gascho. For the veterans among your Gascho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gascho lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gascho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gascho in 1964 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gascho 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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