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Gonzalas Family History

Gonzalas 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: Gonzales, Gonzalez, Gonzaga, Gonzalo, Gonsales, Galas, Gonsalves

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Where is the Gonzalas family from?

You can see how Gonzalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzalas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonzalas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 56 Gonzalas families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gonzalas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gonzalas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonzalas 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 Gonzalas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonzalas. 52% of Gonzalas men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Gonzalas women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonzalas were Ranch Hand and Farmer.

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Labor
    4%
  • Ranch Hand
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Farmer
    9%

What Gonzalas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gonzalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzalas 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Gonzalas. 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 134 military records available for the last name Gonzalas. For the veterans among your Gonzalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonzalas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Gonzalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gonzalas in 1970 was 77, and 42 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonzalas 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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