Gontjes Family History

Gontjes 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: Goates, Montes, Gonter, Gentes, Fontes, Pontes, Tonjes, Gentles, Gates, Conte

119	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
14	Immigration Records
72	Census and Voter Lists
485	Member Trees

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Where is the Gontjes family from?

You can see how Gontjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gontjes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gontjes family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gontjes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gontjes families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gontjes 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 Record

There are 72 census records available for the last name Gontjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gontjes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Gontjes. 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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Military Records

There are 6 military records available for the last name Gontjes. For the veterans among your Gontjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gontjes lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Gontjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gontjes in 1984 was 84, and 85 in 2001.

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Gontjes Surname Meaning

Where is the Gontjes family from?

What Gontjes family records will you find?

What is the average Gontjes lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Gontjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gontjes in 1984 was 84, and 85 in 2001.

Gontjes Family History

Gontjes Surname Meaning

696 record(s) for Gontjes

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Gontjes Surname Meaning

696 record(s) for Gontjes

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Where is the Gontjes family from?

What Gontjes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gontjes family history

What is the average Gontjes lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gontjes family tree

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