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Goschka Family History

Goschka 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: Gosch, Gosha, Geschke, Huschka, Joshua, Posch, Gasch, Hosch, Bosch

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Where is the Goschka family from?

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

What did your Goschka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Bean Picker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goschka. 50% of Goschka men worked as a Farming and 100% of Goschka women worked as a Bean Picker. .

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bean Picker
    100%
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What Goschka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Goschka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goschka 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Goschka. 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 24 military records available for the last name Goschka. For the veterans among your Goschka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goschka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Goschka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Goschka in 1967 was 78, and 46 in 2001.

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