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Gonlis Family History

Gonlis 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: Golis, Solis, Molis, Donais, Golin, Lollis, Golia, Donis, Goslin

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Where is the Gonlis family from?

You can see how Gonlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonlis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gonlis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonlis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gonlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonlis 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 Gonlis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mill Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Gonlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonlis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gonlis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gonlis. For the veterans among your Gonlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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