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Gonor Family History

Gonor 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: Honor, Gong, Gower, Bono, Gohr, Bonar, Gaynor, Honore, Good, Ono

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Where is the Gonor family from?

You can see how Gonor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gonor family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonor's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gonor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonor 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 148 census records available for the last name Gonor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonor 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gonor. 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 182 military records available for the last name Gonor. For the veterans among your Gonor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonor lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Gonor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gonor in 1971 was 49, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonor 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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