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Goneau Family History

Goneau 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: Gonyeau, Godeaux, Goudeau, Mineau, Groleau, Gronau, Pineau, Reneau

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Where is the Goneau family from?

You can see how Goneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goneau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Goneau family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goneau's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Goneau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goneau 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 Goneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goneau. 25% of Goneau men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%

What Goneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goneau 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Goneau. 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 138 military records available for the last name Goneau. For the veterans among your Goneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goneau lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Goneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Goneau in 1953 was 39, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goneau 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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