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Gonnigan Family History

Gonnigan 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: Hannigan, Hennigan, Donigan, Lannigan, Finnigan, Dunnigan, Jernigan

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Where is the Gonnigan family from?

You can see how Gonnigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonnigan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gonnigan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonnigan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gonnigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonnigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gonnigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonnigan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gonnigan. 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 Gonnigan. For the veterans among your Gonnigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonnigan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Gonnigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gonnigan in 1980 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonnigan 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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