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Gonson Family History

Gonson 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: Monson, Gosson, Ganson, Bonson, Donson, Jonson, Ronson, Wonson

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Where is the Gonson family from?

You can see how Gonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gonson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 7 Gonson families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonson's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Gonson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonson 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 Gonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Twister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonson. 50% of Gonson men worked as a Twister.

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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

  • Twister
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Gonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonson 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Gonson. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gonson. For the veterans among your Gonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Gonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gonson in 1974 was 75, and 66 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonson 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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