This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gonder family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gonder Family History

Gonder Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Gander.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gonder family from?

You can see how Gonder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Gonder families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gonder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gonder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gonder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gonder. 100% of Gonder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Gonder | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gonder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gonder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonder census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gonder

Passenger Lists

There are 627 immigration records available for the last name Gonder. 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.

View all Gonder immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gonder. For the veterans among your Gonder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gonder military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gonder family history

Discover More

What is the average Gonder lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gonder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gonder in 1956 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonder 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gonder family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial