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Gonyea Family History

Gonyea Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Gonyer and Gonya found predominantly in New England.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gonyea family from?

You can see how Gonyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonyea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonyea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Gonyea families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gonyea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gonyea families in 1911.
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What did your Gonyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gonyea. 100% of Gonyea men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gonyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonyea 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Gonyea. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gonyea. For the veterans among your Gonyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonyea lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gonyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gonyea in 1956 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonyea 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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