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Gontero Family History

Gontero 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: Montero, Gonter, Ganter, Gantert, Montoro, Otero, Montera, Montejo

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Where is the Gontero family from?

You can see how Gontero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gontero family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gontero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gontero families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gontero's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gontero families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Gontero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gontero 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gontero. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gontero. For the veterans among your Gontero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gontero lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Gontero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gontero in 1956 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gontero 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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