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Gonaware Family History

Gonaware 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: Gongaware, Bonaparte, Delaware, Goldwire, Benware, Boulware, Conaway

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Gonaware. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonaware 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gonaware. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Gonaware. For the veterans among your Gonaware ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonaware lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Gonaware life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gonaware in 1986 was 82, and 92 in 1995.

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