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Gonsett Family History

Gonsett 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: Gossett, Hogsett, Dorsett, Poinsett, Gassett, Gronseth, Gannett

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Where is the Gonsett family from?

You can see how Gonsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonsett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gonsett family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonsett's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gonsett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonsett 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 28 census records available for the last name Gonsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonsett 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gonsett. 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 Gonsett. For the veterans among your Gonsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonsett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Gonsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gonsett in 1963 was 47, and 80 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonsett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonsett 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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