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Gonyaw Family History

Gonyaw 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: Gonya, Goya, Konya, Gonyeau, Gonia, Genaw, Gonyer, Gonyo, Gonyea

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Where is the Gonyaw family from?

You can see how Gonyaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonyaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonyaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Gonyaw families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonyaw's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gonyaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonyaw 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 Gonyaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonyaw. 50% of Gonyaw men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gonyaw women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Captain
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gonyaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Gonyaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonyaw 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gonyaw. 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 103 military records available for the last name Gonyaw. For the veterans among your Gonyaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonyaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gonyaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gonyaw in 1962 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonyaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonyaw 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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