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Gonn Family History

Gonn 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, Gunn, Genn, Nonn, Gann, Ginn, Lonn, Goon, Tonn, Goen

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Where is the Gonn family from?

You can see how Gonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Gonn families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gonn's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Gonn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonn 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 Gonn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonn. 31% of Gonn men worked as a Laborer and 63% of Gonn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonn were Mechanic and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    63%
  • Laundress
    38%

What Gonn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonn 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Gonn. 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 286 military records available for the last name Gonn. For the veterans among your Gonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Gonn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gonn in 1963 was 66, and 59 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonn 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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