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Gontasz Family History

Gontasz 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: Jonas, Montesi, Goates, Montano, Goltz, Kotas, Montag, Fontana

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Where is the Gontasz family from?

You can see how Gontasz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gontasz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gontasz family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gontasz's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Gontasz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gontasz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gontasz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gontasz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gontasz 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gontasz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gontasz. For the veterans among your Gontasz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gontasz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Gontasz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gontasz in 1972 was 82, and 44 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gontasz 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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