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Gionet Family History

Gionet Surname Meaning

French: variant of Guionnet or Guyonnet derivatives of the personal name Guy 1 or its pet form Guyon.

This surname is no longer found in France.

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


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Where is the Gionet family from?

You can see how Gionet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gionet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gionet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gionet family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gionet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gionet families in 1891.
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What did your Gionet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Strapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gionet. 64% of Gionet men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gionet women worked as a Strapper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gionet were Weaver and Spinner.

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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
    64%
  • Doffer
    19%
  • Weaver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Strapper
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
  • Spinner
    34%

What Gionet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gionet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gionet 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Gionet. 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 505 military records available for the last name Gionet. For the veterans among your Gionet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gionet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gionet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gionet in 1963 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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