Gottchalk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Germany

The German state of Saxony is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Gottchalk which literally means "God's echo."

Early Origins of the Gottchalk family

The surname Gottchalk was first found in Saxony, where the name Gottschalk emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. Since the 13th century the surname has been closely associated with the social and economic advancement of the region's feudal society.

Early History of the Gottchalk family

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Gottchalk Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gottschalk, Gottshalk, Gottschalck, Gottchalk, Gottshalt, Gottschalck, Gottschaldt, Gottschalhs, Gottschall, Gottschalt, Gottschalg, Gottschlag, Gottschoclk, Gottschol, Gottschall, Gottechalk, Gottschlick, Gottschling, Gotshall, Gottshall, Gottshlick and many more.

Early Notables of the Gottchalk family

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Gottchalk migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gottchalk Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Barbara Gottchalk, who settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
Barbara Gottchalk, aged 47, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
Elisabeth Gottchalk, aged 15, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
Johann Gottchalk, aged 17, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
Johann Gottchalk, aged 49, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
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