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Gonski Family History

Gonski 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: Gorski, Lonski, Gronski, Koski, Wolski, Ganske, Borski, Plonski

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Where is the Gonski family from?

You can see how Gonski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonski family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gonski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Gonski families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonski's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gonski families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gonski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonski. 16% of Gonski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gonski women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonski were Mechanic and Inspector.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Meter Inspector
    25%
  • Twister
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%

What Gonski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Gonski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonski 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Gonski. 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 112 military records available for the last name Gonski. For the veterans among your Gonski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gonski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gonski in 1962 was 49, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonski 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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