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Gonter Family History

Gonter Surname Meaning

German: from a variant of the personal name Günter (see Gunter) or an altered form of Ganter.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name a Yiddishized form of Ukrainian gontar ‘shingle maker’.

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


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Where is the Gonter family from?

You can see how Gonter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Gonter families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gonter's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gonter families in 1911.
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What did your Gonter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonter. 23% of Gonter men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Gonter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonter were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gonter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonter 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Gonter. 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 400 military records available for the last name Gonter. For the veterans among your Gonter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gonter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gonter in 1958 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonter 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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