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Gonzalez Family History

Gonzalez Surname Meaning

Spanish (González): patronymic from the personal name Gonzalo.

Compare De Gonzalez, Gonsales, Gunsalus, and Portuguese Goncalves.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gonzalez family from?

You can see how Gonzalez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzalez family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonzalez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gonzalez families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gonzalez's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gonzalez families in 1891.
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What did your Gonzalez ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steelworks Labourer (heavy) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gonzalez. 100% of Gonzalez men worked as a Steelworks Labourer (heavy) and 80% of Gonzalez women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Steelworks Labourer (heavy)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    20%

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Census Records

There are 623,000 census records available for the last name Gonzalez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzalez 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 409,000 immigration records available for the last name Gonzalez. 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 45,000 military records available for the last name Gonzalez. For the veterans among your Gonzalez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonzalez lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Gonzalez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gonzalez in 1940 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonzalez 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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