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Gonzalis Family History

Gonzalis 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: Gonzales, Gonzalez, Gonzalo, Gonsales, Donais, Gonzaga, Gonsalves

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Where is the Gonzalis family from?

You can see how Gonzalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzalis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonzalis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gonzalis families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonzalis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gonzalis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonzalis 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 Gonzalis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonzalis. 40% of Gonzalis men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gonzalis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonzalis were Janitor and Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Day Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Day Laborer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gonzalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzalis 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Gonzalis. 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 87 military records available for the last name Gonzalis. For the veterans among your Gonzalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonzalis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gonzalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gonzalis in 1970 was 71, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonzalis 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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