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Goatcher Family History

Goatcher Name Meaning

see Goacher .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Gotcher, Goacher, Bratcher, Hatcher, Katcher, Thatcher, Goucher

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Where is the Goatcher family from?

You can see how Goatcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goatcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goatcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Goatcher families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Goatcher's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goatcher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goatcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goatcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goatcher. 35% of Goatcher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goatcher women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    35%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Common Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goatcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goatcher 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Goatcher. 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 293 military records available for the last name Goatcher. For the veterans among your Goatcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goatcher lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Goatcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Goatcher in 1950 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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