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Gochie Family History

Gochie 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: Poche, Roche, Goch, Goldie, Boche, Gohde, Richie, Michie, Archie

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Where is the Gochie family from?

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

What did your Gochie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gochie. 67% of Gochie 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Gochie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gochie 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gochie. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gochie. For the veterans among your Gochie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gochie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gochie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gochie in 1963 was 78, and 93 in 2003.

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