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Gonies Family History

Gonies 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: Goates, Mones, Fones, Gorges, Jones, Nies, Govier, Montes, Gomes

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Where is the Gonies family from?

You can see how Gonies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gonies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Gonies families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonies's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gonies families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Gonies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonies 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gonies. 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 Gonies. For the veterans among your Gonies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonies lifespan?

Average Gonies life expectancy in 1982 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonies 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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