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Gonnett Family History

Gonnett 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: Gannett, Gunnett, Monnett, Connett, Bonnett, Gennett, Bonnet, Garnett

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Where is the Gonnett family from?

You can see how Gonnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonnett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonnett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gonnett family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonnett's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gonnett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Gonnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonnett 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gonnett. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gonnett. For the veterans among your Gonnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonnett lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1995, in the United States, Gonnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gonnett in 1990 was 87, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonnett 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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