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Gonnion Family History

Gonnion 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: Gannon, Hennion, Monnin, Onion, Gunion, Mannion, Bonnin, Connon

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Where is the Gonnion family from?

You can see how Gonnion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonnion family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gonnion families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonnion's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gonnion families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gonnion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonnion 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gonnion. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gonnion. For the veterans among your Gonnion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonnion lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gonnion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gonnion in 1962 was 64, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonnion 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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