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Gocha Family History

Gocha 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: Goch, Socha, Gosha, Rocha, Roch, Hoch, Koch, Gohr, Goda, Cha

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Where is the Gocha family from?

You can see how Gocha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gocha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gocha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Gocha families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gocha's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Gocha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gocha 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 Gocha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gocha. 50% of Gocha men worked as a Painter and 100% of Gocha women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Gocha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Gocha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gocha 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gocha. 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 127 military records available for the last name Gocha. For the veterans among your Gocha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gocha lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Gocha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gocha in 1946 was 45, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gocha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gocha 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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