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Gonley Family History

Gonley 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: Onley, Godley, Gooley, Gorley, Ganley, Ginley, Goley, Donley, Conley

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Where is the Gonley family from?

You can see how Gonley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Gonley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gonley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gonley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonley. 47% of Gonley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gonley women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Gonley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Gonley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonley 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Gonley. 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 76 military records available for the last name Gonley. For the veterans among your Gonley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gonley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gonley in 1967 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gonley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonley 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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