History of your Surname
Get access to Gonzeles family records.Start a free trial

Gonzeles Family History

Gonzeles 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: Gonzales, Gonzalez, Gonsales, Angeles, Koteles, Gonsalves, Gingles

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Gonzeles family from?

You can see how Gonzeles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonzeles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonzeles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Gonzeles families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonzeles's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gonzeles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonzeles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gonzeles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonzeles. 65% of Gonzeles men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Gonzeles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonzeles were Slater and Servant. .

View Census Data for Gonzeles | Data not to scale

*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
    65%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Slater
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Servant
    16%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Gonzeles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Gonzeles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonzeles census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Gonzeles

Passenger Lists

There are 184 immigration records available for the last name Gonzeles. 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.

View all Gonzeles immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Gonzeles. For the veterans among your Gonzeles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gonzeles military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gonzeles family history

Discover More

What is the average Gonzeles lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Gonzeles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gonzeles in 1989 was 63, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonzeles

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gonzeles family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Gonzeles last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial