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Goner Family History

Goner 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: Gower, Goyer, Boner, Gomer, Gonter, Gover, Doner, Honer, Loner

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Where is the Goner family from?

You can see how Goner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Goner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goner 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 Goner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goner. 34% of Goner men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Goner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goner were Manager and Finisher.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Helping Mother
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Finisher
    8%

What Goner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goner 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Goner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goner. For the veterans among your Goner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Goner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Goner in 1968 was 54, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goner 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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