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Gonner Family History

Gonner 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: Gunner, Bonner, Fonner, Conner, Donner, Gonter, Sonner, Goenner

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Where is the Gonner family from?

You can see how Gonner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gonner families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gonner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gonner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonner 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 Gonner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonner. 32% of Gonner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gonner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonner were Proprietor and Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    21%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Domestic
    34%

What Gonner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gonner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonner 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Gonner. 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 941 military records available for the last name Gonner. For the veterans among your Gonner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Gonner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gonner in 1955 was 58, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonner 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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