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Gontowski Family History

Gontowski 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: Ogonowski, Gronowski, Bonkowski, Kotowski, Gutowski, Zoltowski

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Where is the Gontowski family from?

You can see how Gontowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gontowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gontowski families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gontowski's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gontowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gontowski 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 42 census records available for the last name Gontowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gontowski 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gontowski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gontowski. For the veterans among your Gontowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gontowski lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Gontowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gontowski in 1982 was 89, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gontowski 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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