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Goninan Family History

Goninan 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: Guinan, Godina, Donnan, Goonan, Gonia, Donigan, Donivan, Kocian

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Where is the Goninan family from?

You can see how Goninan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goninan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goninan families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Goninan families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goninan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goninan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goninan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goninan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Soldier and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goninan. 50% of Goninan men worked as a Soldier and 100% of Goninan women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Soldier
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goninan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goninan 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Goninan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Goninan. For the veterans among your Goninan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goninan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Goninan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Goninan in 1968 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

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