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Goni Family History

Goni Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Bangladesh and India): variant of Ghani.

West African (mainly Nigeria and Niger): unexplained.

Spanish (Goñi): habitational name from the town called Goñi in Navarre.

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


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Where is the Goni family from?

You can see how Goni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goni family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goni family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goni's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Goni families in 1891.
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What did your Goni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goni. 60% of Goni men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goni women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Owner
    20%
  • Sheep Herder
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goni. 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 140 military records available for the last name Goni. For the veterans among your Goni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goni lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Goni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goni in 1964 was 78, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goni 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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