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Gonsalvas Family History

Gonsalvas 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: Gonsalves, Goncalves, Gonsales, Montalvan, Salvas, Gunsalus, Gonsalez

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Where is the Gonsalvas family from?

You can see how Gonsalvas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonsalvas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonsalvas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gonsalvas family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonsalvas's in USA. California had the highest population of Gonsalvas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Gonsalvas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonsalvas 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gonsalvas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gonsalvas. For the veterans among your Gonsalvas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonsalvas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Gonsalvas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gonsalvas in 1966 was 68, and 87 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonsalvas 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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