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Gonshery Family History

Gonshery 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: Goshert, Gonser, Gosney, Genser, Bonser, Goshorn, Gonter, Ganster

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Where is the Gonshery family from?

You can see how Gonshery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonshery family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gonshery family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonshery's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gonshery families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonshery 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 16 census records available for the last name Gonshery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonshery 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gonshery. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gonshery. For the veterans among your Gonshery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonshery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gonshery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gonshery in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonshery 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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