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Gonea Family History

Gonea Name 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: Gonia, Gonet, Honea, Gonyea, Gonya, Gonda, Govea, Gong, Hone, Gower

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Where is the Gonea family from?

You can see how Gonea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gonea families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonea's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gonea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gonea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gonea. 100% of Gonea men worked as a Painter. .

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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 1940

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Gonea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonea 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gonea. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Gonea. For the veterans among your Gonea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonea lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Gonea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gonea in 1953 was 46, and 94 in 2001.

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