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Gonon Family History

Gonon 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: Goon, Lonon, Golon, Gong, Gordon, Gunn, London, Noon, Bono, Moron

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Where is the Gonon family from?

You can see how Gonon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gonon family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gonon's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gonon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonon 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 Gonon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engraver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonon. 100% of Gonon men worked as an Engraver.

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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

  • Engraver
    100%

What Gonon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Gonon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonon 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Gonon. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gonon. For the veterans among your Gonon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Gonon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gonon in 1966 was 66, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonon 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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