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Gonie Family History

Gonie 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: Gonce, Gonia, Monie, Gong, Gange, Ponce, Conte, Hone, Tone, Gornik

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Where is the Gonie family from?

You can see how Gonie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gonie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gonie family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gonie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonie 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 329 census records available for the last name Gonie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonie 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gonie. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gonie. For the veterans among your Gonie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Gonie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gonie in 1965 was 52, and 70 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonie 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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