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Gonnerman Family History

Gonnerman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gonnermann: shortened form of Gundermann.

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


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Where is the Gonnerman family from?

You can see how Gonnerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonnerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonnerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gonnerman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonnerman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gonnerman families in 1911.
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What did your Gonnerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonnerman. 67% of Gonnerman men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Gonnerman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonnerman were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Farm
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gonnerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonnerman 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gonnerman. 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 149 military records available for the last name Gonnerman. For the veterans among your Gonnerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonnerman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gonnerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gonnerman in 1961 was 51, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonnerman 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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