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Gonthier Family History

Gonthier Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gundhari composed of the elements gund ‘battle’ + hari heri ‘army’ (see Gunter).

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


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Where is the Gonthier family from?

You can see how Gonthier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonthier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gonthier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Gonthier families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gonthier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gonthier families in 1891.
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What did your Gonthier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonthier. 27% of Gonthier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gonthier women worked as a Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gonthier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gonthier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonthier 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Gonthier. 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 237 military records available for the last name Gonthier. For the veterans among your Gonthier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonthier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gonthier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gonthier in 1960 was 52, and 28 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonthier 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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