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Gotchal Family History

Gotchal 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: Gotham, Gotcher, Gotch, Gotshall, Gotschall, Gatchel, Gitchel

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Where is the Gotchal family from?

You can see how Gotchal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotchal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotchal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gotchal families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gotchal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gotchal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotchal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gotchal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gotchal. 100% of Gotchal men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Gotchal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotchal 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 Gotchal. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gotchal. For the veterans among your Gotchal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotchal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Gotchal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gotchal in 1970 was 80, and 60 in 1989.

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