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Gotcha Family History

Gotcha 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: Gotch, Goch, Concha, Socha, Gosch, Gosha, Gotham, Rocha, Gotcher

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Where is the Gotcha family from?

You can see how Gotcha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotcha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gotcha families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotcha's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gotcha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotcha 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 Gotcha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Wife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gotcha. 100% of Gotcha women worked as a House Wife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Gotcha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Gotcha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotcha 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gotcha. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gotcha. For the veterans among your Gotcha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotcha lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Gotcha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gotcha in 1965 was 70, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotcha 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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