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Gons Family History

Gons 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: Gong, Gans, Goos, Goss, Goes, Hons, Jons, Mons, Goens, Gens

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Where is the Gons family from?

You can see how Gons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gons family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gons families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Gons family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gons's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Gons families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gons 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 Gons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gons. 47% of Gons men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Gons women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gons were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Gons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Gons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gons 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Gons. 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 486 military records available for the last name Gons. For the veterans among your Gons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gons lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gons in 1966 was 74, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gons 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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