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Gunzalez Family History

Gunzalez 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: Gonzalez, Gonsalez, Gonzales, Gunsalus, Gutzler, Kunzler, Gonzalo

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Where is the Gunzalez family from?

You can see how Gunzalez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunzalez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gunzalez families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gunzalez's in USA. California had the highest population of Gunzalez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunzalez 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 Gunzalez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Picker and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunzalez. 100% of Gunzalez men worked as a Picker and 100% of Gunzalez women worked as a Cigar Maker.

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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

  • Picker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    100%

What Gunzalez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Gunzalez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunzalez 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Gunzalez. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gunzalez. For the veterans among your Gunzalez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunzalez lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Gunzalez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gunzalez in 1975 was 72, and 53 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunzalez

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunzalez 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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