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Gonsher Family History

Gonsher 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: Gonser, Genser, Bonser, Gonter, Ganster, Gensler, Goshen, Gonthier

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Where is the Gonsher family from?

You can see how Gonsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonsher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonsher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gonsher family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonsher's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Gonsher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonsher 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 79 census records available for the last name Gonsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonsher 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gonsher. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gonsher. For the veterans among your Gonsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonsher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gonsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gonsher in 1966 was 57, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonsher 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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