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Gonsalve Family History

Gonsalve 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: Gonsalves, Monsalve, Goncalves, Gonsalez, Gonsales, Consalvo

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Where is the Gonsalve family from?

You can see how Gonsalve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonsalve family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gonsalve families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gonsalve's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gonsalve families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonsalve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Gonsalve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonsalve 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gonsalve. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gonsalve. For the veterans among your Gonsalve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonsalve lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1971, in the United States, Gonsalve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gonsalve in 1965 was 75, and 76 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonsalve 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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