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Gonneville Family History

Gonneville Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Gonneville the name of several places in Normandy. This surname is rare in France. Compare Gunville.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gonneville family from?

You can see how Gonneville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonneville family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gonneville families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Gonneville families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonneville's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gonneville families in 1891.
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What did your Gonneville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonneville. 34% of Gonneville men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gonneville women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Weaver
    23%
  • Rubber Mixer
    23%
  • Loom Fixer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gonneville family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gonneville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonneville 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gonneville. 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 118 military records available for the last name Gonneville. For the veterans among your Gonneville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonneville lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gonneville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gonneville in 1964 was 77, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonneville 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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