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Gongre Family History

Gongre 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: Gong, Gange, Gore, Honore, Monge, Longe, Tonge, Gonce, Longpre

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Where is the Gongre family from?

You can see how Gongre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gongre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gongre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gongre family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gongre's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gongre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gongre 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 Gongre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gongre. 40% of Gongre men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • General Worker
    20%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Gongre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Gongre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gongre 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gongre. 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 Gongre. For the veterans among your Gongre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gongre lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gongre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gongre in 1963 was 65, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gongre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gongre 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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