Who were the "49" ers?

Question

I need the answer for my social studies project.

Answer 1

In the California Gold Rush of 1849, the gold miners who abandoned their normal lives and rushed to California to try to strike it rich were often called "49ers."

The San Fran football team is named after them.

Answer 2

San Francisco 49ers are a football team. that's the only 49ers i know of