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Gonyon Family History

Gonyon 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: Gonyo, Gordon, Kenyon, London, Condon, Rondon, Ponton, Gunton, Donlon

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Where is the Gonyon family from?

You can see how Gonyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonyon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gonyon families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gonyon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gonyon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonyon 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 Gonyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonyon. 78% of Gonyon men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gonyon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonyon were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    78%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Gonyon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gonyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonyon 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gonyon. 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 146 military records available for the last name Gonyon. For the veterans among your Gonyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonyon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gonyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gonyon in 1944 was 26, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonyon 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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