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Gonick Family History

Gonick 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: Honick, Golick, Gornick, Lovick, Gornik, Monica, Senick, Knick, Konik

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Where is the Gonick family from?

You can see how Gonick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gonick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gonick families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gonick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gonick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonick 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 Gonick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonick. 24% of Gonick men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

What Gonick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Gonick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonick 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Gonick. 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 69 military records available for the last name Gonick. For the veterans among your Gonick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gonick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gonick in 1964 was 59, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonick 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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