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Gontas Family History

Gontas 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: Jonas, Goates, Kotas, Montag, Kontos, Costas, Bonta, Montes, Gonter

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Where is the Gontas family from?

You can see how Gontas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gontas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gontas families living in Nevada. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gontas's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Gontas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gontas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gontas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gontas 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gontas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gontas. For the veterans among your Gontas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gontas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Gontas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gontas in 1970 was 84, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gontas 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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