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Gunells Family History

Gunells 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: Gunnells, Gunnell, Guell, Runnells, Tunell, Gunnels, Rundell, Gesell

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Where is the Gunells family from?

You can see how Gunells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunells family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunells families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Gunells families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunells's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gunells families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunells 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 84 census records available for the last name Gunells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunells 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 Gunells. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gunells. For the veterans among your Gunells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunells lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Gunells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gunells in 1971 was 89, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunells 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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