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Gongwer Family History

Gongwer Surname Meaning

Variant of Gangewere a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Gongwer family from?

You can see how Gongwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gongwer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gongwer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gongwer families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gongwer's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Gongwer families in 1891.
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What did your Gongwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gongwer. 42% of Gongwer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gongwer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gongwer were Attorney and Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Attorney
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Gongwer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gongwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gongwer 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Gongwer. 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 166 military records available for the last name Gongwer. For the veterans among your Gongwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gongwer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gongwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gongwer in 1962 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gongwer 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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