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Gonnelly Family History

Gonnelly 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: Donnelly, Gonnella, Connelly, Gunnell, Connolly, Hennelly, Gosnell

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Where is the Gonnelly family from?

You can see how Gonnelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonnelly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gonnelly families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 4 Gonnelly families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonnelly's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Gonnelly families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonnelly 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 Gonnelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gonnelly. 100% of Gonnelly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gonnelly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Gonnelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonnelly 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Gonnelly. 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 92 military records available for the last name Gonnelly. For the veterans among your Gonnelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonnelly lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gonnelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gonnelly in 1967 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonnelly 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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