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Gonings Family History

Gonings 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: Goings, Going, Goring, Gowing, Koning, Goins, Lovings, Godines

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Where is the Gonings family from?

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

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gonings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonings 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 Gonings. 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 military records available for the last name Gonings. For the veterans among your Gonings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonings lifespan?

Average Gonings life expectancy in 1997 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonings 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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