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Gont Family History

Gont 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: Gong, Gant, Mont, Gort, Gott, Pont, Gent, Font, Gonet, Song

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Where is the Gont family from?

You can see how Gont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gont family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gont families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gont families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gont's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gont families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gont 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 Gont ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nursery Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gont. 100% of Gont men worked as a Nursery Worker and 100% of Gont women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Nursery Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gont family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Gont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gont 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gont. 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 116 military records available for the last name Gont. For the veterans among your Gont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gont lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Gont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gont in 1978 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gont

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gont 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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