This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gohnson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gohnson Family History

Gohnson 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: Johnson, Johnston, Goodson, Ohlson, Monson, Gosson, Johnsen, Goranson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gohnson family from?

You can see how Gohnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohnson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gohnson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gohnson family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gohnson's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gohnson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohnson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gohnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gohnson. 100% of Gohnson men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Gohnson | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gohnson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Gohnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohnson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gohnson

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Gohnson. 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.

View all Gohnson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Gohnson. For the veterans among your Gohnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gohnson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gohnson family history

Discover More

What is the average Gohnson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohnson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gohnson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gohnson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial