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Gongway Family History

Gongway 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: Longway, Conway, Conaway, Gongwer, Ganaway, Lonsway, Donaway, Gong

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Where is the Gongway family from?

You can see how Gongway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gongway family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gongway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gongway family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gongway's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gongway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gongway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gongway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Gongway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gongway 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gongway. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gongway. For the veterans among your Gongway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gongway lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Gongway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gongway in 1969 was 91, and 65 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gongway 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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