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Gonzelez Family History

Gonzelez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish González (see Gonzalez).

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


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Where is the Gonzelez family from?

You can see how Gonzelez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzelez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gonzelez families living in Louisiana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gonzelez's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gonzelez families in 1920.
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What did your Gonzelez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonzelez. 66% of Gonzelez men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Gonzelez women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonzelez were Farmer 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
    66%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Foreman
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Cigar Maker
    25%

What Gonzelez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Gonzelez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzelez 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 865 immigration records available for the last name Gonzelez. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gonzelez. For the veterans among your Gonzelez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonzelez lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Gonzelez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gonzelez in 1977 was 85, and 33 in 2002.

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