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Gonzilas Family History

Gonzilas 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, Monfils, Golias, Gonia, Goulas, Gonzalo

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Where is the Gonzilas family from?

You can see how Gonzilas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzilas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonzilas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Gonzilas families living in Texas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gonzilas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gonzilas families in 1880.
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What did your Gonzilas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonzilas. 43% of Gonzilas men worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

What Gonzilas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Gonzilas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzilas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gonzilas. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gonzilas. For the veterans among your Gonzilas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonzilas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Gonzilas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gonzilas in 1963 was 69, and 70 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonzilas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonzilas 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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