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Goronwy Family History

Goronwy Surname Meaning

see Gronow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goronwy family from?

You can see how Goronwy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goronwy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goronwy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Goronwy families living in Glamorgan. This was about 91% of all the recorded Goronwy's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Goronwy families in 1891.
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What did your Goronwy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Below and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goronwy. 100% of Goronwy men worked as a Colliery Hewer Below and 100% of Goronwy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Below
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goronwy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Goronwy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goronwy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Goronwy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Goronwy. For the veterans among your Goronwy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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