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Gongas Family History

Gongas 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: Gorgas, Gong, Jonas, Kangas, Gorges, Tougas, Mangas, Gorga, Gogan

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Where is the Gongas family from?

You can see how Gongas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gongas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gongas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gongas families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gongas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gongas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gongas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gongas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Gongas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gongas 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gongas. 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 Gongas. For the veterans among your Gongas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gongas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gongas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gongas in 1966 was 72, and 52 in 2004.

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