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Gonyer Family History

Gonyer Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Gagné (see Gagne ) or its variant Gagnier found predominantly in New England. Compare Gonya and Gonyea .

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


Similar surnames: Gonyea, Gonya, Gonyeau, Goyer, Confer, Guyer, Gouker, Gunner, Loner

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Where is the Gonyer family from?

You can see how Gonyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gonyer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gonyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gonyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonyer. 39% of Gonyer men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Gonyer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gonyer were Machinist and Waitress. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Spooler
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gonyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonyer 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Gonyer. 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 681 military records available for the last name Gonyer. For the veterans among your Gonyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gonyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gonyer in 1961 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

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