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Early Origins of the Gosch family

The surname Gosch was first found in Bavaria, where the name Gosch was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Gosch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gosch research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1509, 1638, 1680, 1695, 1710 and 1712 are included under the topic Early Gosch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gosch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gichtl, Giech, Gach, Kitchel, Gittelde, Gische, Gitchel, Glich, Kitscher, Gochelet, Goegel, Goschl, Gotsche and many more.

Early Notables of the Gosch family

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Migration of the Gosch family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Louisa Kitchel, who arrived at the port of Baltimore in 1828; as well as A. and R. Gitchell, who arrived at the port of San Francisco in 1851.


Contemporary Notables of the name Gosch (post 1700) +

  • Brian Gosch, American Republican politician, Member of South Dakota State House of Representatives 32nd District; Elected 2010 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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