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Gonyo Family History

Gonyo Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Gagnon found predominantly in New England. Compare Gonyeau.

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


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Where is the Gonyo family from?

You can see how Gonyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonyo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonyo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gonyo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonyo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gonyo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonyo 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 Gonyo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonyo. 32% of Gonyo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gonyo women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Gonyo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gonyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonyo 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gonyo. 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 386 military records available for the last name Gonyo. For the veterans among your Gonyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonyo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gonyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gonyo in 1960 was 34, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonyo 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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