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Gonet Name Meaning

French and Polish (of French origin): from a pet form of the personal name Hugo(n) French form of Hugh .

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


Similar surnames: Gionet, Monet, Genet, Bonet, Dronet, Godel, Nolet, Godek, Gene, Gonda

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Where is the Gonet family from?

You can see how Gonet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Gonet families living in New Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gonet's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Gonet families in 1880.
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What did your Gonet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonet. 30% of Gonet men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Gonet women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonet were Mill Worker and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Mill Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Weaver
    22%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Secretary
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gonet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonet 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Gonet. 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 336 military records available for the last name Gonet. For the veterans among your Gonet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gonet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gonet in 1963 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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