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Goncalves Family History

Goncalves Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Gonçálves): patronymic from the personal name Gonçalo (see Gonzalo). Compare Gonsalves.

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


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Where is the Goncalves family from?

You can see how Goncalves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goncalves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goncalves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goncalves family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goncalves's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Goncalves families in 1891.
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What did your Goncalves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goncalves. 44% of Goncalves men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Goncalves women worked as a Press Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goncalves were Waiter and Factory Worker.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Waiter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Factory Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goncalves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goncalves 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Goncalves. 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 582 military records available for the last name Goncalves. For the veterans among your Goncalves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goncalves lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Goncalves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Goncalves in 1950 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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