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Gonder Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Gander .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gander, Conder, Golder, Gowder, Wonder, Gunder, Gonter, Ginder

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Where is the Gonder family from?

You can see how Gonder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Gonder families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gonder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gonder families in 1891.
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What did your Gonder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gonder. 100% of Gonder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gonder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonder 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Gonder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gonder. For the veterans among your Gonder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonder lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gonder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gonder in 1956 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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