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Goonrey Family History

Goonrey 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: Godfrey, Looney, Gosney, Goodley, Gorney, Rooney, Cooney, Gooley

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Where is the Goonrey family from?

You can see how Goonrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goonrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goonrey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goonrey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goonrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goonrey 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 119 census records available for the last name Goonrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goonrey 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Goonrey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Goonrey. For the veterans among your Goonrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goonrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Goonrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Goonrey in 1965 was 69, and 87 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goonrey 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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