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Gonzales Family History

Gonzales Name Meaning

Spanish: altered form of González (see Gonzalez ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gonsales, Gonzalez, Gonsalez, Gunsalus, Pinales, Gonzalo, Gonsalves

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Where is the Gonzales family from?

You can see how Gonzales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzales family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonzales families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 16 Gonzales families living in Louisiana. This was about 84% of all the recorded Gonzales's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gonzales families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonzales surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gonzales ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonzales. 36% of Gonzales men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Gonzales women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonzales were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    10%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 254,000 census records available for the last name Gonzales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzales 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 70,000 immigration records available for the last name Gonzales. 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 46,000 military records available for the last name Gonzales. For the veterans among your Gonzales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonzales lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Gonzales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gonzales in 1940 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

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