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Gonsoulin Family History

Gonsoulin Name Meaning

Altered form of French Gonsolin: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic compound personal names based on the element gund ‘battle’.

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


Similar surnames: Goessling, Joslin, Gosselin, Goslin, Gosling, Nolin, Gaulin, Enslin

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Where is the Gonsoulin family from?

You can see how Gonsoulin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonsoulin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonsoulin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Gonsoulin families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonsoulin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gonsoulin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonsoulin 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 Gonsoulin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonsoulin. 16% of Gonsoulin men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Gonsoulin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonsoulin were Proprietor and Waitress. .

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
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What Gonsoulin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gonsoulin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonsoulin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gonsoulin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 339 military records available for the last name Gonsoulin. For the veterans among your Gonsoulin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonsoulin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gonsoulin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gonsoulin in 1950 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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