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![Show Contents]() Gonyea History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The Gonyea surname is thought to come from the Old French word "gagner," which meant "to till" or "cultivate" the land. A such, the name Gonyea was likely originally an occupational name for a farmer or cultivator. Early Origins of the Gonyea familyThe surname Gonyea was first found in Bourgogne where the family held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Gonyea familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gonyea research. Another 178 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1516, 1576, 1579, 1611, 1645, 1674, 1675, 1685 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Gonyea History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gonyea Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gagne, Gagnes, Gane, Gaine, Gaigne, Geigne, Geygne, Gaygne, De Gagne, De Gagnes, DesGagne, Des Gagne, Desgagne, desGagne, Gagny, Gagnay, Gagnais, Gagney, Gagneais, Gagnet, Gagnau, Gaigne, Gaignet, Gaigney, Gaigny and many more. Early Notables of the Gonyea familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gonyea Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gonyea RankingIn the United States, the name Gonyea is the 13,515th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gonyea Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Lena Gonyea, aged 26, who settled in New York City, in 1910
- George B. Gonyea, aged 22, who settled in America from Dorchester, Massachusetts, in 1923
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Gonyea migration to the United States 
