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Gonaway Family History

Gonaway 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: Conaway, Ganaway, Donaway, Conway, Gannaway, Longway, Gasaway

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Where is the Gonaway family from?

You can see how Gonaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonaway family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonaway families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Gonaway families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonaway's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gonaway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonaway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Gonaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonaway 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gonaway. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gonaway. For the veterans among your Gonaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonaway lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gonaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gonaway in 1970 was 61, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonaway 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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