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Gonza Family History

Gonza 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: Gonia, Gonya, Gonda, Goza, Gong, Goda, Kobza, Ganz, Fonda, Roza

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Where is the Gonza family from?

You can see how Gonza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Gonza families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonza's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gonza families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonza 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 Gonza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonza. 58% of Gonza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gonza women worked as a Maid.

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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
    58%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Dishwasher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Gonza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Gonza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonza 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Gonza. 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 176 military records available for the last name Gonza. For the veterans among your Gonza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonza lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Gonza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gonza in 1966 was 46, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonza 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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