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Gonzenbach Family History

Gonzenbach 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: Gengenbach, Odenbach, Langenbach, Rothenbach, Hollenbach, Rosenbach

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Where is the Gonzenbach family from?

You can see how Gonzenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzenbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gonzenbach families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Gonzenbach family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gonzenbach's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Gonzenbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonzenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gonzenbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Gonzenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzenbach 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Gonzenbach. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gonzenbach. For the veterans among your Gonzenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonzenbach lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gonzenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gonzenbach in 1970 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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