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Goncz Family History

Goncz 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: Gonce, Gong, Ponce, Goltz, Ganz, Ronco, Goch, Lontz, Goelz, Gosch

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Where is the Goncz family from?

You can see how Goncz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goncz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Goncz families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Goncz's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Goncz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goncz 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 Goncz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goncz. 100% of Goncz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Goncz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Goncz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goncz 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Goncz. 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 51 military records available for the last name Goncz. For the veterans among your Goncz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goncz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Goncz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goncz in 1966 was 86, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goncz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goncz 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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