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Gonsch Family History

Gonsch 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: Gosch, Gensch, Gotsch, Gunsch, Posch, Dorsch, Gasch, Hosch, Rensch

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Where is the Gonsch family from?

You can see how Gonsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gonsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gonsch families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gonsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gonsch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Gonsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonsch 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gonsch. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gonsch. For the veterans among your Gonsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gonsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gonsch in 1962 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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