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Gongala Family History

Gongala 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: Gongola, Rogala, Gogola, Gonzaga, Gongora, Honkala, Gonzalo, Gong

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Where is the Gongala family from?

You can see how Gongala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gongala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gongala family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gongala's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gongala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gongala 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 73 census records available for the last name Gongala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gongala 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gongala. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gongala. For the veterans among your Gongala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gongala lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Gongala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gongala in 1976 was 41, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gongala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gongala 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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