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Gonnier Family History

Gonnier 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: Sonnier, Monnier, Gunner, Bonner, Fonner, Govier, Vannier, Granier

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Where is the Gonnier family from?

You can see how Gonnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonnier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonnier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Gonnier families living in New Hampshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gonnier's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Gonnier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Gonnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonnier 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gonnier. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gonnier. For the veterans among your Gonnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonnier lifespan?

Average Gonnier life expectancy in 1967 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonnier 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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