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Gunas Family History

Gunas 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: Ganas, Gulas, Jonas, Guan, Gunn, Lucas, Minas, Dunay, Buras, Panas

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Where is the Gunas family from?

You can see how Gunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Gunas family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunas's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Gunas families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunas 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 Gunas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunas. 100% of Gunas women worked as a Janitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Janitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Gunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunas 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gunas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gunas. For the veterans among your Gunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunas lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Gunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gunas in 1988 was 76, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunas 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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