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Gonterman Family History

Gonterman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gontermann a variant of Gundermann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gonterman family from?

You can see how Gonterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Gonterman families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gonterman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gonterman families in 1880.
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What did your Gonterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonterman. 49% of Gonterman 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
    49%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Switchman
    6%
  • General Laborer
    6%

What Gonterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gonterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonterman 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gonterman. 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 385 military records available for the last name Gonterman. For the veterans among your Gonterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonterman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gonterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gonterman in 1958 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonterman 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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