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Gosche Family History

Gosche Surname Meaning

German (also Gösche): variant of Gosch.

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


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Where is the Gosche family from?

You can see how Gosche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gosche family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gosche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Gosche families living in Alberta. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gosche's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gosche families in 1911.
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What did your Gosche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gosche. 43% of Gosche men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Gosche women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gosche were Salesman and Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Gosche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gosche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gosche 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Gosche. 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 290 military records available for the last name Gosche. For the veterans among your Gosche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gosche lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gosche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gosche in 1965 was 79, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gosche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gosche 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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