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Gonano Family History

Gonano 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: Bonano, Solano, Conant, Donato, Montano, Godino, Romano, Goman, Govan

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Where is the Gonano family from?

You can see how Gonano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gonano families living in West Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gonano's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Gonano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gonano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonano. 100% of Gonano men worked as a Stone Mason.

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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

  • Stone Mason
    100%

What Gonano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Gonano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonano 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Gonano. 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 71 military records available for the last name Gonano. For the veterans among your Gonano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonano lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Gonano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gonano in 1958 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonano ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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