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Gonya Family History

Gonya Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Gagné (see Gagne ) or its variant Gagnier found predominantly in New England.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gonya family from?

You can see how Gonya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonya family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonya families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 67 Gonya families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gonya's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gonya families in 1880.
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What did your Gonya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonya. 35% of Gonya men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gonya women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonya were Weaver and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Weaver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gonya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonya 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Gonya. 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 313 military records available for the last name Gonya. For the veterans among your Gonya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonya lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gonya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gonya in 1963 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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