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Gongalez Family History

Gongalez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish González (see Gonzalez).

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


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Where is the Gongalez family from?

You can see how Gongalez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gongalez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gongalez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Gongalez families living in New Mexico. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gongalez's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Gongalez families in 1880.
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What did your Gongalez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gongalez. 52% of Gongalez men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Gongalez women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gongalez were Farmer and Cigar Maker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Cigar Maker
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Saleswoman
    18%
  • Cigar Maker
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gongalez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gongalez 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 851 immigration records available for the last name Gongalez. 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 84 military records available for the last name Gongalez. For the veterans among your Gongalez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gongalez lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Gongalez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gongalez in 1983 was 70, and 48 in 2004.

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