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Gunel Family History

Gunel 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: Gugel, Gundel, Guel, Gunkel, Gabel, Gunn, Kunkel, Kusel, Gunnell

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Where is the Gunel family from?

You can see how Gunel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Gunel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Gunel family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunel's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Gunel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunel 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 130 census records available for the last name Gunel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunel 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 Gunel. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gunel. For the veterans among your Gunel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1980, in the United States, Gunel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gunel in 1977 was 72, and 76 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunel 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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