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Gonis Family History

Gonis 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: Donis, Bonis, Ganis, Gonia, Goris, Genis, Ronis, Golis, Gong, Jonas

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Where is the Gonis family from?

You can see how Gonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gonis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gonis family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gonis's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gonis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonis 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 Gonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonis. 32% of Gonis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

What Gonis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Gonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonis 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Gonis. 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 124 military records available for the last name Gonis. For the veterans among your Gonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gonis in 1964 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonis 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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