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Goschey Family History

Goschey 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: Gosney, Rosche, Boschen, Goshen, Boschee, Gosch, Roscher, Schey

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Where is the Goschey family from?

You can see how Goschey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goschey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goschey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goschey families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Goschey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goschey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goschey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goschey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goschey. 50% of Goschey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Goschey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goschey 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 immigration records available for the last name Goschey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Goschey. For the veterans among your Goschey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goschey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Goschey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goschey in 1964 was 65, and 80 in 1998.

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