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Gonzals Family History

Gonzals 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: Gonzalo, Gonzales, Gonzalez, Gonzaga, Gonsales, Jonas, Goodall, Gopal

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Where is the Gonzals family from?

You can see how Gonzals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzals family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonzals families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Gonzals families living in New Mexico. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gonzals's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Gonzals families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonzals 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 Gonzals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonzals. 70% of Gonzals 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
    70%
  • Labor
    31%

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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Gonzals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzals 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Gonzals. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gonzals. For the veterans among your Gonzals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonzals lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Gonzals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gonzals in 1993 was 85, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonzals 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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