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Gonzawa Family History

Gonzawa 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: Gonzaga, Ozawa, Gonzalo, Fontana, Gannaway, Nonaka, Gonzalez

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Where is the Gonzawa family from?

You can see how Gonzawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzawa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gonzawa families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Gonzawa family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonzawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Gonzawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonzawa 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 75 census records available for the last name Gonzawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzawa 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gonzawa. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gonzawa. For the veterans among your Gonzawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonzawa lifespan?

Average Gonzawa life expectancy in 1966 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonzawa 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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