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Gonderman Family History

Gonderman Name 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: Sonderman, Gunderman, Gonnerman, Gonterman, Kinderman, Sunderman

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Where is the Gonderman family from?

You can see how Gonderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gonderman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gonderman families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gonderman's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gonderman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonderman 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 Gonderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonderman. 17% of Gonderman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Gonderman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonderman were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Gonderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonderman 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gonderman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 147 military records available for the last name Gonderman. For the veterans among your Gonderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonderman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gonderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gonderman in 1958 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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