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Gottsche Family History

Gottsche 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: Goettsche, Gottsch, Gotsch, Goetsch, Goettsch, Rosche, Gottschalk

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Where is the Gottsche family from?

You can see how Gottsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gottsche family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gottsche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gottsche families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gottsche's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gottsche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gottsche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gottsche ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Gottsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottsche 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gottsche. 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 310 military records available for the last name Gottsche. For the veterans among your Gottsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottsche lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gottsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gottsche in 1964 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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