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Gonny Family History

Gonny 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: Gorny, Bonny, Gong, Gunn, Penny, Goody, Gandy, Goy, Denny, Kenny

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Where is the Gonny family from?

You can see how Gonny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonny family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gonny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gonny family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonny's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gonny families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Gonny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonny 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gonny. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gonny. For the veterans among your Gonny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonny lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Gonny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gonny in 1989 was 69, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonny 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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