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Gonneau Family History

Gonneau 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: Gonyeau, Bonneau, Goudeau, Garneau, Rondeau, Gonyea, Morneau, Corneau

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Where is the Gonneau family from?

You can see how Gonneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonneau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonneau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gonneau families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonneau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gonneau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonneau 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 Gonneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils De Cunlt was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gonneau. 24% of Gonneau men worked as a Fils De Cunlt.

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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 1921

  • Fils De Cunlt
    24%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

What Gonneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Gonneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonneau 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gonneau. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gonneau. For the veterans among your Gonneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonneau lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Gonneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gonneau in 1971 was 76, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonneau 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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