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Gonyo Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Gagnon found predominantly in New England. Compare Gonyeau .

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


Similar surnames: Gonya, Gonyea, Gonyer, Gonia, Geno, Tony, Bonno, Rondo, Goya, Gory

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Where is the Gonyo family from?

You can see how Gonyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonyo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gonyo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gonyo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonyo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gonyo families in 1840.
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What did your Gonyo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gonyo. 32% of Gonyo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gonyo women worked as a Laundress. .

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 88 immigration records available for the last name Gonyo. 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 386 military records available for the last name Gonyo. For the veterans among your Gonyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonyo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gonyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gonyo in 1960 was 34, and 86 in 2004.

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