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Gach Family History

Gach Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German gāch ‘fast rash’; probably a nickname for an impetuous man. Polish: from a pet form of various personal names beginning with Ga- such as Gabriel or Gaweł (see Gawel ).

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


Similar surnames: Gac, Hach, Bach, Pach, Zach, Jach, Wach, Goch, Mach, Gasch

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Where is the Gach family from?

You can see how Gach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gach family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gach's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gach. 43% of Gach men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gach women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gach were Baker and Sewing. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Mail Clerk
    8%
  • Baker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Sewing
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gach 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Gach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 788 military records available for the last name Gach. For the veterans among your Gach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gach lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gach in 1960 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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