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Gonsowski Family History

Gonsowski 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: Osowski, Ogonowski, Kosowski, Gronowski, Bonkowski, Ossowski

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Where is the Gonsowski family from?

You can see how Gonsowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonsowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Gonsowski families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gonsowski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gonsowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonsowski 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 Gonsowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonsowski. 28% of Gonsowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Farming
    16%

What Gonsowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Gonsowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonsowski 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Gonsowski. 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 282 military records available for the last name Gonsowski. For the veterans among your Gonsowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonsowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gonsowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gonsowski in 1964 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonsowski 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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