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Goniwicha Family History

Goniwicha 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: Monica, Goldrich, Concha, Longwith, Goodrich, Norwich, Popowich

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Where is the Goniwicha family from?

You can see how Goniwicha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goniwicha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goniwicha families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goniwicha's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goniwicha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goniwicha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goniwicha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goniwicha. 50% of Goniwicha men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Goniwicha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goniwicha 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goniwicha. 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 128 military records available for the last name Goniwicha. For the veterans among your Goniwicha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goniwicha lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Goniwicha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goniwicha in 1961 was 64, and 96 in 2004.

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