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Gonyer Family History

Gonyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Gagné (see Gagne) or its variant Gagnier found predominantly in New England.

Compare Gonya and Gonyea.

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


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Where is the Gonyer family from?

You can see how Gonyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gonyer families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gonyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gonyer families in 1891.
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What did your Gonyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gonyer. 100% of Gonyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gonyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gonyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonyer 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Gonyer. 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 681 military records available for the last name Gonyer. For the veterans among your Gonyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gonyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gonyer in 1961 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonyer 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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