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Gonyier Family History

Gonyier 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: Gonyer, Goyer, Govier, Conyer, Gonter, Gonthier, Sonnier, Pontier

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Where is the Gonyier family from?

You can see how Gonyier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonyier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonyier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gonyier family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonyier's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Gonyier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonyier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Gonyier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonyier 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gonyier. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gonyier. For the veterans among your Gonyier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonyier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Gonyier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gonyier in 1967 was 67, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonyier 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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