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Gachet Name Meaning

French: derivative of Gache or a habitational name from (Le) Gachet the name of several places in various parts of France. Compare Gassett and Gushee .

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


Similar surnames: Garret, Bacher, Rachel, Tache, Kachel, Lachat, Kacher, Bache, Gach

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Where is the Gachet family from?

You can see how Gachet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gachet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gachet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gachet family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Gachet's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Gachet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gachet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gachet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gachet. 77% of Gachet men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gachet women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gachet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gachet 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Gachet. 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 164 military records available for the last name Gachet. For the veterans among your Gachet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gachet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gachet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gachet in 1968 was 63, and 91 in 2003.

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