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Gonaley Family History

Gonaley Surname 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: Onley, Gnagey, Gockley, Gonzalez, Goodley, Godley, Gormley, Goatley

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Where is the Gonaley family from?

You can see how Gonaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonaley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gonaley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Gonaley family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonaley's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Gonaley families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Gonaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonaley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gonaley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gonaley. For the veterans among your Gonaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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