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Gunet Family History

Gunet 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: Gunst, Gonet, Genet, Hunt, Gunn, Gant, Kunst, Bunt, Gaunt, Gunner

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Where is the Gunet family from?

You can see how Gunet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gunet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Gunet families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunet's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Gunet families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunet 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 134 census records available for the last name Gunet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunet 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Gunet. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gunet. For the veterans among your Gunet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunet lifespan?

Average Gunet life expectancy in 1978 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunet 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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