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Gonser Family History

Gonser Surname Meaning

German: Swabian variant of Ganser.

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


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Where is the Gonser family from?

You can see how Gonser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Gonser families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gonser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gonser families in 1911.
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What did your Gonser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonser. 29% of Gonser men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Gonser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonser were Carpenter and Typist.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Nurse
    15%
  • Typist
    10%

What Gonser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gonser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonser 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Gonser. 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 998 military records available for the last name Gonser. For the veterans among your Gonser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonser lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gonser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gonser in 1957 was 69, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonser 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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