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Gunason Family History

Gunason 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: Gunson, Greason, Gunton, Gunnarson, Gleason, Gunion, Ganson, Tunison

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Where is the Gunason family from?

You can see how Gunason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunason family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gunason family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunason's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gunason families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunason 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 90 census records available for the last name Gunason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunason 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gunason. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gunason. For the veterans among your Gunason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunason lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Gunason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gunason in 1971 was 59, and 91 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunason 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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