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Gunagan Family History

Gunagan 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: Dunagan, Gunawan, Dungan, Lanagan, Dunagin, Cunanan, Gagan, Dunegan

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Where is the Gunagan family from?

You can see how Gunagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunagan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gunagan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gunagan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gunagan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunagan 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 Gunagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunagan. 100% of Gunagan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gunagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Gunagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunagan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gunagan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gunagan. For the veterans among your Gunagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunagan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gunagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gunagan in 1966 was 67, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunagan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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