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Gongera Family History

Gongera 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: Gongora, Ganger, Ginger, Montera, Fonger, Gonter, Monger, Gonyer

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Where is the Gongera family from?

You can see how Gongera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gongera family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gongera family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Gongera's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Gongera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gongera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Gongera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gongera 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gongera. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gongera. For the veterans among your Gongera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gongera lifespan?

Average Gongera life expectancy in 1962 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gongera 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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