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Gonderson Family History

Gonderson 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: Gunderson, Anderson, Enderson, Gunnerson, Henderson, Gundersen

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Where is the Gonderson family from?

You can see how Gonderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonderson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gonderson families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gonderson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gonderson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonderson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gonderson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gonderson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Gonderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonderson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gonderson. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gonderson. For the veterans among your Gonderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonderson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Gonderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gonderson in 1980 was 104, and 78 in 1985.

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