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Gontek Family History

Gontek 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: Gonter, Gondek, Voytek, Conte, Ganter, Goates, Monte, Ponte, Montes

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Where is the Gontek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gontek 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 Gontek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gontek. 100% of Gontek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Gontek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gontek 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 Gontek. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gontek. For the veterans among your Gontek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gontek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Gontek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gontek in 1973 was 84, and 69 in 1997.

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