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Gongon Family History

Gongon 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: Gong, Gordon, London, Condon, Gogol, Gougeon, Rondon, Ponton, Gunton

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Where is the Gongon family from?

You can see how Gongon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gongon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gongon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gongon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gongon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gongon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Gongon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gongon 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gongon. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gongon. For the veterans among your Gongon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gongon lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Gongon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gongon in 1976 was 67, and 55 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gongon 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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