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Goney Family History

Goney 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: Coney, Honey, Gosney, Money, Gorney, Gorey, Boney, Gonet, Toney

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Where is the Goney family from?

You can see how Goney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Goney families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Goney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goney 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 Goney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goney. 100% of Goney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goney 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Goney. 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 127 military records available for the last name Goney. For the veterans among your Goney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goney lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Goney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Goney in 1971 was 84, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goney 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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