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Gaunier Family History

Gaunier Surname 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: Gautier, Garnier, Saunier, Gagnier, Gander, Ganter, Garner, Lanier

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Where is the Gaunier family from?

You can see how Gaunier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaunier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gaunier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gaunier families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaunier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gaunier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaunier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Gaunier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaunier 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gaunier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Gaunier. For the veterans among your Gaunier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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