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Goniak Family History

Goniak 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: Gonia, Gorniak, Gornik, Pozniak, Wozniak, Konik, Golia, Honick, Jonak

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Where is the Goniak family from?

You can see how Goniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goniak family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goniak's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Goniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Goniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goniak 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Goniak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Goniak. For the veterans among your Goniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goniak lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Goniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goniak in 1992 was 78, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goniak 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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