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Gonion Family History

Gonion 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: Onion, Gunion, Gordon, London, Condon, Rondon, Ponton, Gunton, Golin

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Where is the Gonion family from?

You can see how Gonion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonion family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gonion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gonion families living in Massachusetts. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gonion's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gonion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gonion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonion. 58% of Gonion men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gonion women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Gonion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonion 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gonion. 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 75 military records available for the last name Gonion. For the veterans among your Gonion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonion lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gonion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gonion in 1961 was 57, and 85 in 2003.

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