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Gonger Family History

Gonger 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: Ganger, Ginger, Fonger, Gonter, Monger, Gonyer, Gonder, Gongwer

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Where is the Gonger family from?

You can see how Gonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gonger families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonger's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Gonger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonger 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 Gonger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonger. 28% of Gonger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gonger women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gonger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Gonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonger 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Gonger. 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 88 military records available for the last name Gonger. For the veterans among your Gonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Gonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gonger in 1965 was 73, and 72 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonger 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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