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Gonas Family History

Gonas 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: Jonas, Ganas, Golas, Lonas, Gong, Donat, Minas, Goda, Kotas, Bonar

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Where is the Gonas family from?

You can see how Gonas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gonas family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gonas's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Gonas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonas 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 Gonas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Grocery Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonas. 37% of Gonas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gonas women worked as a Grocery Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Brakeman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Grocery Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Gonas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonas 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Gonas. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gonas. For the veterans among your Gonas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gonas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gonas in 1966 was 55, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonas 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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