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Gonsman Family History

Gonsman 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: Goosman, Gosman, Gossman, Osman, Goodman, Gorman, Kosman, Rosman

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Where is the Gonsman family from?

You can see how Gonsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonsman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gonsman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonsman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gonsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonsman 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 Gonsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Custodian was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonsman. 100% of Gonsman men worked as a Custodian.

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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

  • Custodian
    100%

What Gonsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Gonsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonsman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gonsman. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gonsman. For the veterans among your Gonsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonsman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gonsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gonsman in 1963 was 83, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonsman 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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