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Gonzer Family History

Gonzer 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, Genzer, Ganzer, Gonyer, Gonder, Gonser, Boozer, Gower, Gander

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Where is the Gonzer family from?

You can see how Gonzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gonzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Gonzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gonzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gonzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Gonzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gonzer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gonzer. For the veterans among your Gonzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gonzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gonzer in 1964 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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