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Gontarek Family History

Gontarek 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: Montanez, Kanarek, Starek, Gonzalez, Fontanez, Gonter, Kosarek

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Where is the Gontarek family from?

You can see how Gontarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gontarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gontarek families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gontarek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gontarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gontarek 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 Gontarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gontarek. 56% of Gontarek men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gontarek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gontarek were Farming and Jewel Setter.

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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
    56%
  • Watchman
    23%
  • Farming
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Jewel Setter
    40%

What Gontarek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Gontarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gontarek 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Gontarek. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gontarek. For the veterans among your Gontarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gontarek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gontarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gontarek in 1966 was 49, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gontarek 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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