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Gonden Family History

Gonden 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: Golden, Gooden, Gondek, Godden, Goeden, Gonder, Gorden, Gordon

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Where is the Gonden family from?

You can see how Gonden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gonden families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gonden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonden 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 Gonden ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Contractor
    100%

What Gonden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Gonden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonden 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Gonden. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gonden. For the veterans among your Gonden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gonden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gonden in 1967 was 61, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonden 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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