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Gochman Family History

Gochman Name 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: Rochman, Gohman, Kochman, Hochman, Ochman, Goodman, Gorman, Rothman

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Where is the Gochman family from?

You can see how Gochman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gochman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gochman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gochman families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gochman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gochman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gochman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gochman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gochman. 30% of Gochman men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Gochman women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gochman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gochman 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Gochman. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gochman. For the veterans among your Gochman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gochman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gochman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gochman in 1964 was 61, and 85 in 2003.

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