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Gongalves Family History

Gongalves 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, Gonzalez, Gingles, Nogales

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Where is the Gongalves family from?

You can see how Gongalves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gongalves family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gongalves families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gongalves's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gongalves families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gongalves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gongalves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gongalves. 100% of Gongalves men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Gongalves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gongalves 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Gongalves. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gongalves. For the veterans among your Gongalves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gongalves

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