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Gonan Family History

Gonan 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: Goman, Govan, Honan, Gowan, Gogan, Ronan, Goonan, Golan, Onan, Yonan

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Where is the Gonan family from?

You can see how Gonan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Gonan families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonan's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Gonan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonan 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 294 census records available for the last name Gonan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonan 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Gonan. 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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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Gonan. For the veterans among your Gonan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Gonan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gonan in 1966 was 80, and 91 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonan 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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