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Gatsche Family History

Gatsche 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: Gasch, Gamache, Asche, Patschke, Gatch, Tatsch, Gotsch, Gutsch

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Where is the Gatsche family from?

You can see how Gatsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatsche family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gatsche families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gatsche's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gatsche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatsche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gatsche ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gatsche ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gatsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatsche 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gatsche. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gatsche. For the veterans among your Gatsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatsche lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gatsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gatsche in 1969 was 84, and 49 in 2003.

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