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Gogniat Family History

Gogniat 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: Gonia, Gorniak, Goglia, Soniat, Donat, Granat, Gornik, Pozniak

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gogniat 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 72 census records available for the last name Gogniat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogniat 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Gogniat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 15 military records available for the last name Gogniat. For the veterans among your Gogniat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gogniat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gogniat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gogniat in 1966 was 76, and 63 in 2003.

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