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Gonzalve Family History

Gonzalve 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: Gonzalez, Gonsalves, Goncalves, Gonzalo, Gonzales, Monsalve, Gokhale

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Where is the Gonzalve family from?

You can see how Gonzalve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzalve family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gonzalve family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonzalve's in USA. California had the highest population of Gonzalve families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonzalve 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 14 census records available for the last name Gonzalve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzalve 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 Gonzalve. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gonzalve. For the veterans among your Gonzalve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonzalve lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gonzalve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gonzalve in 1975 was 89, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonzalve 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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