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Gonyeau Family History

Gonyeau Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Gonyo found predominantly in New England.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gonyeau family from?

You can see how Gonyeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonyeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonyeau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gonyeau families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gonyeau's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gonyeau families in 1880.
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What did your Gonyeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonyeau. 67% of Gonyeau men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Gonyeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 870 census records available for the last name Gonyeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonyeau 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gonyeau. 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 169 military records available for the last name Gonyeau. For the veterans among your Gonyeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonyeau lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gonyeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gonyeau in 1958 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonyeau 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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