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Gonzalz Family History

Gonzalz 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, Gonzalo, Gonzaga, Gonsalez, Gonzales, Goodall, Gopal

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Where is the Gonzalz family from?

You can see how Gonzalz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzalz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonzalz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gonzalz families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gonzalz's in USA. California had the highest population of Gonzalz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonzalz 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 Gonzalz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonzalz. 36% of Gonzalz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gonzalz women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonzalz were Farm Laborer and Cigar Maker.

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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
    36%
  • Cigar Maker
    18%
  • Jornalero
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Cigar Maker
    50%

What Gonzalz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Gonzalz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzalz 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Gonzalz. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gonzalz. For the veterans among your Gonzalz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonzalz lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Gonzalz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gonzalz in 1980 was 28, and 28 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonzalz 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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