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Gonka Family History

Gonka 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: Gonia, Gorka, Gonya, Gonda, Gong, Monk, Goda, Fonda, Konda, Monda

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Where is the Gonka family from?

You can see how Gonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gonka families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gonka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gonka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonka 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 Gonka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonka. 100% of Gonka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gonka women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Gonka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Gonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonka 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Gonka. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gonka. For the veterans among your Gonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gonka in 1966 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonka 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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