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Gonse Family History

Gonse 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: Gorse, Gosse, Gonce, Gose, Gouse, Honse, Gonser, Gong, Rose, Gange

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Where is the Gonse family from?

You can see how Gonse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonse family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gonse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Gonse family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonse's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gonse families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonse 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 303 census records available for the last name Gonse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonse 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Gonse. 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 97 military records available for the last name Gonse. For the veterans among your Gonse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonse lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gonse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gonse in 1968 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonse 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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