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Gonseth Family History

Gonseth 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: Gronseth, Roseth, Borseth, Finseth, Forseth, Greseth, Gulseth, Gonet

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Where is the Gonseth family from?

You can see how Gonseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gonseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gonseth families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gonseth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gonseth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonseth 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 Gonseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonseth. 65% of Gonseth men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    65%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Gonseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Gonseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonseth 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Gonseth. 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 79 military records available for the last name Gonseth. For the veterans among your Gonseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonseth lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gonseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gonseth in 1951 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonseth 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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