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Gonealves Family History

Gonealves Surname 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: Gonsalves, Goncalves, Gonsales, Gonzales, Greaves, Gonzalez, Neaves

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Where is the Gonealves family from?

You can see how Gonealves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonealves family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gonealves families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gonealves's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gonealves families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonealves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gonealves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonealves 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Gonealves. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gonealves. For the veterans among your Gonealves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonealves lifespan?

Average Gonealves life expectancy in 1974 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonealves ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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