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Gonwa Family History

Gonwa 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: Gonia, Gonya, Gonda, Gong, Conway, Goda, Fonda, Konda, Monda, Goya

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Where is the Gonwa family from?

You can see how Gonwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonwa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gonwa families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Gonwa family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonwa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gonwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonwa 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 Gonwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonwa. 100% of Gonwa men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gonwa women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gonwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Gonwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonwa 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gonwa. 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 47 military records available for the last name Gonwa. For the veterans among your Gonwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonwa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gonwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gonwa in 1964 was 72, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonwa 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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