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Gonnason Family History

Gonnason 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: Gunnarson, Gunnison, Jonason, Goodson, Greason, Kinnison, Johnson

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Where is the Gonnason family from?

You can see how Gonnason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonnason family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gonnason family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonnason's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Gonnason families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Gonnason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonnason 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gonnason. 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 91 military records available for the last name Gonnason. For the veterans among your Gonnason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonnason lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gonnason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gonnason in 1966 was 75, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonnason 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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