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Gottsch Family History

Gottsch Surname Meaning

German (Göttsch): variant of Götsch (see Gotsch). Compare Goettsch.

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


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Where is the Gottsch family from?

You can see how Gottsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gottsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gottsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Gottsch family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gottsch's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gottsch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gottsch 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 Gottsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gottsch. 46% of Gottsch men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Gottsch women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gottsch were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Gottsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gottsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottsch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gottsch. 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 343 military records available for the last name Gottsch. For the veterans among your Gottsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottsch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gottsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gottsch in 1959 was 36, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gottsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gottsch 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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