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Gontier Family History

Gontier 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, Gonthier, Pontier, Gottier, Ganter, Portier, Mortier, Govier

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Where is the Gontier family from?

You can see how Gontier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gontier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gontier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gontier families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gontier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gontier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gontier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gontier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mineur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gontier. 100% of Gontier men worked as a Mineur. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Mineur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Gontier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gontier 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Gontier. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gontier. For the veterans among your Gontier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gontier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gontier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gontier in 1965 was 82, and 69 in 2003.

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