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Gonzalo Family History

Gonzalo Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Gonzalo of Visigothic origin formed with the element gunth ‘battle’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gonzalo family from?

You can see how Gonzalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzalo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Gonzalo families living in Texas. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gonzalo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gonzalo families in 1920.
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What did your Gonzalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonzalo. 56% of Gonzalo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Cigar Maker
    45%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gonzalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzalo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gonzalo. 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 173 military records available for the last name Gonzalo. For the veterans among your Gonzalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonzalo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gonzalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gonzalo in 1965 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonzalo 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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