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Gonia Family History

Gonia Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Gagné (see Gagne ). Polish: nickname from a derivative of gonić ‘to chase’.

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


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Where is the Gonia family from?

You can see how Gonia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Gonia families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonia's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gonia families in 1841.
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What did your Gonia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonia. 27% of Gonia men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Gonia women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonia were Machinist and Instructor.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Instructor
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gonia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonia 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Gonia. 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 658 military records available for the last name Gonia. For the veterans among your Gonia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonia lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gonia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gonia in 1957 was 57, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonia 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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