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Gonyear Family History

Gonyear 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: Gonyeau, Gonyer, Gonyea, Goodyear, Goyer, Conyer, Gonter, Gonya

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Where is the Gonyear family from?

You can see how Gonyear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonyear family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gonyear families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gonyear's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gonyear families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gonyear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonyear 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gonyear. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gonyear. For the veterans among your Gonyear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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