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Gonnering Family History

Gonnering Name Meaning

Luxembourgish: probably a cognate of German Gonnermann (see Gonnerman ). The surname Gonnering is today apparently not found neither in Luxembourg nor in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Benning, Elfering, Gieseking, Moring, Gonnerman, Golding, Koering

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Where is the Gonnering family from?

You can see how Gonnering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonnering family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonnering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gonnering families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonnering's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gonnering families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonnering surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gonnering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonnering. 50% of Gonnering men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gonnering women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Gonnering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonnering 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gonnering. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Gonnering. For the veterans among your Gonnering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonnering lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Gonnering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gonnering in 1961 was 43, and 76 in 2002.

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